161231 Cafe or Restaurant Manager

Role overview

Organises and controls the operations of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining or takeaway services.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Tasks

• Plans and coordinates the daily operations of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment
• Manages and supervises staff, including hiring, training and performance evaluation
• Oversees the preparation and presentation of food and beverages to ensure quality and customer satisfaction
• Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies as needed
• Manages budgets and financial transactions, including cash handling and reporting
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
• Collaborates with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure timely delivery of goods and services

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

Alternative titles

• Food and Beverage Manager