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Occupation Code: 5131 Restaurant and Catering Supervisor
Alternative title: Assistant Restaurant Manager
Job description and duties
Restaurant and Catering Supervisors are responsible for running a catering establishment and making sure that customers are being provided with high quality service. A Restaurant and Catering Supervisor is typically expected to:
• Greet customers
• Monitor and supervise staff
• Control stocks and place orders (where
applicable)
• Assist in the creation of menus and pricing
(where applicable)
• Interact with customers and manage
complaints in an effective manner
• Ensure that restaurant equipment is
maintained in a good condition
• Ensure that basic standard operating
procedures are in place
• Take part in the recruitment and training
process of new employees
• Ensure that regulations, include health and
safety procedures, are adhered to Jobsplus
In small establishments, Restaurant and Catering Supervisors may also be expected to:
• Check the cash register at the beginning of each shift and at the end
• Assist Servers with their duties
• Clean and prepare tables
• Hand out the wine list and serve orders to
customers
Work environment
Restaurant and Catering Supervisors work in a variety of settings, such as restaurants, snack bars and cafes.
Restaurant and Catering Supervisors’ responsibility will vary according to size of the establishment. They can assume direct responsibility of managing the restaurant or else report to the Restaurant Manager.
Typically, Restaurant and Catering Supervisors are employed on a full-time basis. Restaurant and Catering Supervisors work different hours each week including weekends and public holidays, depending on the number of customers and the nature of the business.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
575
Share of foreigners (2017)
25%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+12%
Median Pay (per annum)
€13,700
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