What is a food concession manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a food concession manager

1. Explore food concession manager education requirements

   Most common food concession manager degrees

   Associate

   27.7 %

   High School Diploma

   27.7 %

   Bachelor's

   27.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific food concession manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Cash Handling	31.52%
   Food Preparation	20.04%
   Food Service	16.27%
   Customer Complaints	15.09%
   Safety Standards	6.28%

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3. Complete relevant food concession manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New food concession 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 food concession manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real food concession manager resumes.

4. Research food concession manager duties and responsibilities

   • Prepare, analyze reports, staff training and development, prioritization, delegation and manage all aspects of the USDA program.
   • Fill out paperwork relate to settlement terms, sales tax, and employee payroll.
   • Collaborate with culinary staff in special event menu planning and actively in planning and development of new catering business.
   • Prevent fryers from breaking down with small maintenance.

5. Apply for food concession manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a food concession 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