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Cafe or Restaurant Manager Courses in Northern Territory

Café or Restaurant Managers oversee daily operations, supervise staff, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and provide excellent customer service.

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      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Cafe or Restaurant Manager in Northern Territory?

Get qualified to work as a Cafe or Restaurant Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Café or Restaurant Manager generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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There has been a strong increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 69,400 people working as a Café or Restaurant Manager in Australia, compared to 60,900 five years ago. Café and Restaurant Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re planning a career as a Café or Restaurant Manager, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management. You’ll learn to develop a business and customer service plan for your venue and learn skills in recruitment, leadership and marketing. You could also specialise your skills with an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) or an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage).

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Further reading

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Cafe or Restaurant Manager careers

If you're looking to kickstart your career in the hospitality industry, our Cafe or Restaurant Manager courses in Northern Territory offer a great range of options tailored to your experience level. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced professional, you'll find suitable training here. For those new to the field, consider enrolling in the Food Safety Supervision Skill Set SITSS00069 or learn about managing alcohol service with the Manage Premises for the Sale, Supply and Service of Liquor MLPLCA002. Both courses provide essential skills to kickstart your career in cafe and restaurant management.

For more seasoned candidates, advanced options like the Certificate IV in Hospitality SIT40422 and the Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50422 are excellent choices. Providers such as Bayside International College cater to aspiring hospitality leaders by offering comprehensive training in the Northern Territory. These programs equip students with both practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to excel in various roles within the hospitality sector.

Additionally, exploring related job opportunities can enhance your career prospects. Roles such as Waiter, Small Business Owner, and Food and Beverage Manager are just a few of the paths you might consider. Dive into the world of hospitality by checking out our comprehensive list of Cafe or Restaurant Manager courses in Northern Territory to find the right fit for your career aspirations, supported by a range of industry-relevant business courses and Tourism, Travel and Hospitality courses.

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