Snack bar manager vs chef/kitchen manager

The differences between snack bar managers and chef/kitchen managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a chef/kitchen manager has an average salary of $49,415, which is higher than the $37,988 average annual salary of a snack bar manager.

The top three skills for a snack bar manager include food handling, customer service and food service. The most important skills for a chef/kitchen manager are kitchen operations, culinary, and wine.

Snack bar manager vs chef/kitchen manager overview

	Snack Bar Manager	Chef/Kitchen Manager
Yearly salary	$37,988	$49,415
Hourly rate	$18.26	$23.76
Growth rate	10%	15%
Number of jobs	55,985	38,242
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Associate Degree, 46%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	-	-

Snack bar manager vs chef/kitchen manager salary

Snack bar managers and chef/kitchen managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Snack Bar Manager	Chef/Kitchen Manager
Average salary	$37,988	$49,415
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	Between $34,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Castilleja School
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between snack bar manager and chef/kitchen manager education

There are a few differences between a snack bar manager and a chef/kitchen manager in terms of educational background:

	Snack Bar Manager	Chef/Kitchen Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Associate Degree, 46%
Most common major	Business	Culinary Arts
Most common college	-	-

Snack bar manager vs chef/kitchen manager demographics

Here are the differences between snack bar managers' and chef/kitchen managers' demographics:

	Snack Bar Manager	Chef/Kitchen Manager
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 35.4% Female, 64.6%	Male, 79.9% Female, 20.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 5.3% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 6.3% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between snack bar manager and chef/kitchen manager duties and responsibilities

Snack bar manager example responsibilities.

Manage servers and dishwashers on a daily basis making sure everything are always maintain accordingly.
Consult with higher management in dealing with payroll and budgeting.
Place and deliver food and beverage orders using POS computer system.
Process weekly accounts payable and payroll.
Operate RMS POS to process cash payment from customers.
Prepare weekly schedules, assist with budget adjustments and share ideas with senior management.

Chef/kitchen manager example responsibilities.

Manage operations, orderings, and inventorying using POS & software programs.
Train and manage all kitchen personnel and supervise as well as coordinated all relate culinary activities.
Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices and comply with HACCP standards.
Work both saut and roasting stations.
Clean and maintain kitchen, cooking line and appliances according to ServSafe standards.
Coordinate and plan seasonal menu s, recipes, and functions within the hotel using POS and software programs

Snack bar manager vs chef/kitchen manager skills

Common snack bar manager skills

Food Handling, 22%
Customer Service, 16%
Food Service, 13%
Cash Handling, 11%
Credit Card Payments, 7%
Safety Procedures, 7%

Common chef/kitchen manager skills

Kitchen Operations, 23%
Culinary, 20%
Wine, 8%
Quality Standards, 5%
Guest Satisfaction, 4%
ServSafe, 3%

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