What is a canteen manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a canteen manager

1. Explore canteen manager education requirements

   Most common canteen manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   39.3 %

   Associate

   28.6 %

   High School Diploma

   23.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific canteen manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Bank Deposits	26.81%
   Financial Transactions	20.32%
   Inventory Control	16.29%
   Bartending	15.31%
   Bartenders	14.15%

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3. Complete relevant canteen manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New canteen managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a canteen manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real canteen manager resumes.

4. Research canteen manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage inventory and payroll accounting.
   • Hire and train staff; servers, bartenders and foodservice staff.
   • Assist bartenders in maintaining adequate supplies and beer kegs for the bar and extend service area.
   • Generate financial reports for warden and correctional staff.

5. Apply for canteen manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a canteen manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams