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Food Service Managers Salaries
in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $38.22 – $42.04
Average Annual Pay
Range: $79,498 – $87,447
Salaries for Food Service Managers near Santa Cruz-Watsonville
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Alabama, AL
$32.13
19.9%Lower than Food Service Managers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Alaska, AK
$42.80
6.7%Higher than Food Service Managers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Arizona, AZ
$34.32
14.5%Lower than Food Service Managers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Arkansas, AR
$28.22
29.7%Lower than Food Service Managers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
California, CA
$39.25
2.2%Lower than Food Service Managers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
How much do Food Service Managers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$34.11/hr
Range: $32.49 - $35.73
Annual Rate
$70,951
Range: $67,573 - $74,330
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$40.13/hr
Range: $38.22 - $42.04
Annual Rate
$83,472
Range: $79,498 - $87,447
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$46.15/hr
Range: $43.95 - $48.35
Annual Rate
$95,993
Range: $91,423 - $100,564
Food Service Managers job description
Food Service Managers professionals work in restaurants, cafes, and food service establishments to prepare and serve food and beverages. They ensure food quality, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent customer experiences.
- •Prepare food and beverages to standards
- •Maintain food safety and hygiene
- •Serve customers and take orders
- •Clean and sanitize work areas
- •Stock supplies and ingredients
- •Work as part of a kitchen team
- •Food preparation techniques
- •Food safety and sanitation
- •Customer service
- •Speed and efficiency
- •Teamwork
- •Physical stamina
- •Food handler certification
- •Previous food service experience
- •Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- •Weekend and evening availability
