Entertainment Center Food & Beverage Manager

Also called: Eatertainment F&B Manager

Runs the restaurant, bar, and party food at a bowling, arcade, or 'eatertainment' venue.

A day in the life

An FEC food and beverage manager plans the menu of shareable plates, runs the kitchen for 30 birthday parties on a Saturday, manages the bar, and keeps food costs in line.

Pay over a career

Starting
$42k
Typical
$58k
High
$80k

Estimate based on BLS food service managers.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. Food service management experience; a hospitality degree helps.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts.

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Tracks food service managers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Ordering apps help; running kitchens, bars and party food stays hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Culinary arts CTE, Business, Math.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9051.

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