The food managers manner must be one of confidence motivating and providing an atmosphere for growth and personal development.

The Food Manager is a unique and capable person.  He must have various skills in order to be effective.  He must know how to communicate with people and with subordinates.  As a food manager he must be able to earn the trust and loyalty of all employees.  Leading, supervising, and guiding others in a knowledgeable manner.  The food managers manner must be one of confidence motivating and providing an atmosphere for growth and personal development.  He must know principles of effective management and administration.  He must also be a good leader, supervisor and team player in order to operate an efficient ecliptic food service operation.  An effective Food Manager is able to run an efficient food service department in an institution, college, hospital, in plant, and retail setting.  Some of the skills a Food Manager has include:

  • Quantity food preparation
  • Quantity food cooking and baking
  • Food presentation and service
  • Menu planning
  • Nutrition principles
  • Sanitation and safety
  • Purchasing
  • Food control
  • Inventory control
  • Accounting
  • Health codes