OSCA 161231

Cafe or Restaurant Manager

Overview

  • Employed persons

    86,200

  • Employment status

    68.3% Full time

    31.7% Part time

  • Median age

    39 years

  • Employment by sex

    51.2% Female

    48.8% Male

    Gender balanced

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.3%

  • Main employing industry

    Accommodation and Food Services

Indicator Cafe or Restaurant Manager Total employment
Employed persons 86,200 12,049,400
Median age 39 years 40 years
Full-time share 68.3% 64.2%
Part-time share 31.7% 35.8%
Female employment share 51.2% 48.5%
Male employment share 48.8% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Gender balanced Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.3% 2.2%
Main employing industry Accommodation and Food Services Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Cafe or Restaurant Managers organise and control the operations of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining or takeaway services.

What the occupation involves

  • Plans and coordinates the daily operations of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment
  • Manages and supervises staff, including hiring, training and performance evaluation
  • Oversees the preparation and presentation of food and beverages to ensure quality and customer satisfaction
  • Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies as needed
  • Manages budgets and financial transactions, including cash handling and reporting
  • Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
  • Collaborates with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of goods and services

Common occupation titles

  • Food and Beverage Manager

Specialisations

  • Bistro Manager
  • Canteen Manager
  • Fast Food Manager

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 2
equivalent to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification.

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Cafe or Restaurant Manager Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Accommodation and Food Services 57.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Retail Trade 24.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Manufacturing 3.1% Construction 8.9%
    Education and Training 2.4% Education and Training 8.8%
    Wholesale Trade 2.4% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Other Services 1.6% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 1.0% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.8% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Arts and Recreation Services 0.8% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Construction 0.7% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      29.7%

    • Victoria

      26.2%

    • Queensland

      20.9%

    • South Australia

      7.3%

    • Tasmania

      2.4%

    • Northern Territory

      0.9%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.8%

    Cafe or Restaurant Manager Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 25,600 29.7% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 22,500 26.2% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 18,000 20.9% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 6,300 7.3% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 9,300 10.7% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 2,100 2.4% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 790 0.9% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 1,600 1.8% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Cafe or Restaurant Manager

    Total employment

    Age group Cafe or Restaurant Manager Total employment
    15–24 years 13.0% 14.3%
    25–34 years 24.6% 22.7%
    35–44 years 24.1% 22.3%
    45–54 years 20.6% 20.4%
    55–64 years 13.5% 15.3%
    65–74 years 3.8% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.5% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Cafe or Restaurant Manager Total employment
    Female 51.2% 48.5%
    Male 48.8% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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