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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Common Tasks

  • Perform various financial activities, such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.
  • Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.
  • Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups.
  • Perform personnel actions, such as hiring and firing staff, providing employee orientation and training, and conducting supervisory activities, such as creating work schedules or organizing employee time sheets.
  • Perform food preparation and serving duties, such as carving meat, preparing flambe dishes, or serving wine and liquor.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $15.38 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.21 and $24.24 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $31,989.14 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $21,241.11 and $50,415.79 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 5,190 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 33.5% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 6,930.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $13.00 with the median annual salary reaching $28,502.

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