SOC 11-9051
Food Service Managers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ40/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ244,230
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$65K
$42K โ $105K
Projected Growth
๐+6.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค74/100
High exposure
๐ก Food Service Managers face a risk score of 40/100 โ 4 points below the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $65K ($19K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 40/100, Food Service Managers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai summarization replacing manual report compilation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 244,230 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in building organizational culture and employee engagement and conflict resolution and mediation across departments to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Food Service Managers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Project management automation and resource allocation AI
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building organizational culture and employee engagement
Conflict resolution and mediation across departments
Strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets
Navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
๐ป Technology Skills
Time accounting software
Object or component oriented development software
Inventory management software
Analytical or scientific software
Point of sale POS software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
English Language
Personnel and Human Resources
Production and Processing
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 78% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 83% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 79% |