Cafeteria manager vs bar manager

The differences between cafeteria managers and bar managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a cafeteria manager and a bar manager. Additionally, a bar manager has an average salary of $46,828, which is higher than the $32,485 average annual salary of a cafeteria manager.

The top three skills for a cafeteria manager include kitchen equipment, food safety and bank deposits. The most important skills for a bar manager are customer service, wine, and beverage orders.

Cafeteria manager vs bar manager overview

	Cafeteria Manager	Bar Manager
Yearly salary	$32,485	$46,828
Hourly rate	$15.62	$22.51
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	66,736	165,633
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	4	4

Cafeteria manager vs bar manager salary

Cafeteria managers and bar managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cafeteria Manager	Bar Manager
Average salary	$32,485	$46,828
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $48,000	Between $33,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	Waterbury, CT	Greenwich, CT
Highest paying state	Rhode Island	New Jersey
Best paying company	Boston Public Schools	Greenwich Country Club
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Government

Differences between cafeteria manager and bar manager education

There are a few differences between a cafeteria manager and a bar manager in terms of educational background:

	Cafeteria Manager	Bar Manager
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 31%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Cornell University	Cornell University

Cafeteria manager vs bar manager demographics

Here are the differences between cafeteria managers' and bar managers' demographics:

	Cafeteria Manager	Bar Manager
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 23.7% Female, 76.3%	Male, 56.0% Female, 44.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 8.3% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.9% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between cafeteria manager and bar manager duties and responsibilities

Cafeteria manager example responsibilities.

Manage three main cafeterias and multiple internal plant cafeteria sites.
Manage cafeteria as well as ordering groceries and other supplies and making sure all paper work is done.
Manage festival concessions, including product selection, vendor management and volunteer training.
Train staff as it relates to food preparation procedures and safety regulations and POS system.
Order supplies and groceries from approve vendors.
Monitor students' allergies and arrange for substitution if necessary.

Bar manager example responsibilities.

Manage liquor and wine inventory and develop cocktail menus taking advantage of fresh ingredients.
Inventory and order bar stock and manage FOH staff, as well as ensured food quality and timeliness of service.
Manage front-of-house operations for upscale wine bar and restaurant, including assisting in monitoring and management of inventory and finances.
Perform typical bartending duties including all aspects of customer service.
Direct all bartending operations as well as ordering and inventory management.
Help with shift movement according seniority while abiding by the bartender and culinary CBA.

Cafeteria manager vs bar manager skills

Common cafeteria manager skills

Kitchen Equipment, 18%
Food Safety, 15%
Bank Deposits, 9%
Payroll, 8%
ServSafe, 6%
Plan Menus, 5%

Common bar manager skills

Customer Service, 21%
Wine, 17%
Beverage Orders, 7%
Bartending, 5%
Payroll, 5%
POS, 5%