Career fit quiz

Is Restaurant Manager the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the restaurant manager career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the restaurant manager job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like leading teams
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy fast-paced environments
Statement 3 of 8I can handle guest complaints
Statement 4 of 8I’m comfortable with numbers
Statement 5 of 8I can work nights and weekends
Statement 6 of 8I want to move up without a degree
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 2–5 years of restaurant experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $69,390 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Food service managers run restaurants and food operations, overseeing staff, guest service, food quality, inventory, budgets and health and safety compliance.

  • Hire, train and schedule staff
  • Oversee daily service and guest experience
  • Manage food, beverage and labor costs
  • Order supplies and manage inventory
  • Ensure health and safety compliance

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