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How much do food service management jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for food service management in the United States is $23.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Food Service Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Service Manager, you need expertise in food safety, inventory management, staff supervision, and often a degree in hospitality or related fields. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, scheduling software, and food safety certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills for motivating teams and ensuring customer satisfaction. These skills and qualifications are crucial for maintaining efficient operations, compliance, and high service standards in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Food Service Management and how can they be addressed?

Food Service Management professionals often encounter challenges such as managing staff turnover, maintaining consistent food quality, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Addressing these issues involves implementing strong training programs, fostering a positive work culture to retain employees, and regularly reviewing operational procedures. Effective communication and adaptability are also key, as managers must coordinate with kitchen staff, front-of-house teams, and suppliers to deliver excellent service and achieve business goals.

What is food service management?

Food service management involves overseeing the daily operations of establishments that prepare and serve food, such as restaurants, cafeterias, catering services, and institutional kitchens. Managers in this field are responsible for ensuring food quality, supervising staff, managing budgets, maintaining health and safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Their role is essential to ensure efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and compliance with regulations.

What is the difference between Food Service Management vs Food Service Supervisor?

AspectFood Service ManagementFood Service Supervisor
CredentialsOften requires a degree in hospitality or related field; certifications like ServSafe are commonTypically requires relevant experience; certifications like ServSafe are also common
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple units or entire food service operations, including planning and budgetingSupervises daily food service activities, staff, and customer service at a specific location
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in restaurants, cafeterias, catering, and institutional food servicesCommonly employed in restaurants, cafeterias, and catering services

Food Service Management involves overseeing entire food service operations, including planning, budgeting, and staff management, often requiring a degree. Food Service Supervisors focus on daily operations and staff supervision at specific locations, usually with relevant experience. Both roles are vital in the food service industry but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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*Manager Food Service

*Manager Food Service

WVU Medicine

Wheeling, WV • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


WVU Medicine rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 556 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

527th of 864 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.
Assist with planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Food Service Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established policies and procedures, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years of food service experience with at least three (3) years being in a food service management position
OR
Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food service administration or a related field AND five (5) years of food service experience with at least three (3) years being in a food service management position.
2. Current Food Handlers card OR obtained within 30 days of hire through ONE of the following, as required by County DHHR:
  • StateFoodSafety.com

  • Servsafe/National Restaurant Association

  • Local County Health Department

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)
1. Person in Charge issued by local County Health department
2. Manager Food Safety Certification
3. Board of Health Managers Training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Master's degree in nutrition.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Identifies and monitors Food Service work systems (ex: tray line, sanitation, production, patient meal delivery, cafeteria) by having intimate knowledge of systems and measuring results.
2. Manages and controls quality and cost for all of Food Service systems.
3. Determines department staffing to meet department goals of customer satisfaction and productivity.
4. Assists Director in producing and managing department budget with appropriate line-item detail and complies with annual established budgetary guidelines.
5. Monitors department schedules to assure low turnover, adequate coverage, clear patterns, adequate notice to associates to achieve identified outcomes of department.
6. Completes payroll/personnel/administrative responsibilities within set time frames.
7. Completes quarterly safety inspection addressing any issues that are identified.
8. Adheres to and assures that associates follow Food Service and hospital policies for Infection Control.
9. Assures that local, state and federal health department regulations are followed, and inspections are satisfactory.
10. Helps to maintains the CBORD database.
11. Coordinates Food Service with other departments as necessary.
12. Revises department policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., as needed.
13. Constructs and completes projects on time and within budget with work plans and issue tracking.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Able to lift 25 pounds
2.. Able to stand for several hours per day
3. Frequent bending, stopping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Work requires the analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Strong math skills are required.
2. Work requires the ability to exchange information on factual matters, and respond to simple written or verbal instructions, explain hospital policies, and/or relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees. More sensitive situations may be referred to others as appropriate.
3. Requires excellent time management skills.
4. Must be able to read and write in the medical records.
5. Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to teach nurses, family members, dietitians, interns, food service workers.
6. Requires the use of multiple computer skills including the EPIC system, e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and "Room Service" VST computer system. Telephone skills, hospital paging system skills required.
7. Must keep up to date on all professional literature in the field of nutrition by reading journals and joining list serves.
8. Must have the ability to create and interpret schedules for staff.
9. Work requires regularly proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
10. Ability to understand written and oral communication.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center:
600 WH CCC Dietary
Address:
236 Hullihen Place
Wheeling
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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