What is Restaurant & Culinary Management?
As early as the 18th century, public houses offering food displayed the following Latin invitation over their doors: Venite ad me omnes qui stomacho lavoratoratis et ego restaurabo vos. It means “Come to me, all whose stomachs cry out in anguish, and I shall restore you.” Restaurant managers are responsible for the day-to-day details of operating restaurants and other establishments that prepare and serve meals and beverages to customers. This includes overseeing the kitchen, dining room, and banquet operations; maintaining positive customer relations and creating appealing menu options; watching inventory and ordering food, equipment, and supplies; and ensuring the restaurant is regularly repaired and maintained. The restaurant manager is also responsible for the administrative and human resources functions such as hiring and firing of staff, training, and staff evaluations. If you’re looking at a career as a restaurant or culinary manger, you should have prior experience in the indus