Cafe or Restaurant Manager
A Cafe or Restaurant Manager oversees the daily operations of a food and beverage establishment, managing staff, finances, customer service, and compliance. Australia has a large and vibrant hospitality sector employing thousands of food service managers.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand; the hospitality sector faces ongoing skilled labour challenges, particularly outside major cities.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | Queensland | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
| TAS | Tasmania | View nomination → |
| NT | Northern Territory | View nomination → |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage front-of-house and kitchen staffing and rostering
- Oversee food safety compliance and menu quality standards
- Control operating costs, manage suppliers, and monitor financial performance
- Handle customer feedback and maintain service standards
Skills required
- Hospitality operations and service management
- Staff supervision and training
- Food safety (HACCP) and liquor licensing compliance
- Financial management and cost control
Typical qualifications pathway
A Certificate IV in Hospitality or degree in hospitality management is typical; food safety supervisor certification is required in most states. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491. Regional hospitality businesses may provide state nomination opportunities For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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