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Restaurants are experiencing rapid growth as our society continues to be one that enjoys food, eating out, and convenience. With the continued expansion of hotels, cafes, and other dining establishments comes the need for more people who are experts in hospitality management jobs.

Most cafe manager jobs are awarded to applicants with food service experience, as well as to those with degrees or knowledge of key hospitality management practices and concepts.

Servers, waiters, and general kitchen help staff are also in demand, but these jobs do not require the same level of skills and experience as jobs in hospitality management do. Some food service establishments prefer to promote from within when possible, and if they notice hardworking employees with the desire to do a good job, they will often start moving them up the ladder in preparation for an eventual management position. Many small cafes may be locally owned and operated, and they will provide you the best chance of a promotion from within the given organization. Some of the larger chains and franchises, on the other hand, may look for people who already have some management experience in their backgrounds.



Cafe manager positions have become very competitive of late, as more and more people are beginning to realize that many of these jobs provide good benefits, good pay, and, in many cases, some type of stock or profit sharing plan. There are people vying for these positions who have worked in the food service industry for years, while there are others in the running who have no work experience but do have degrees in hospitality management.

Here are 10 top tips, then, to help you overcome your competition and land the job you want and in the process.

1. If you’re interviewing for a cafe manager position, you should definitely be on time for the interview. Many people have the idea that an interview time has a lot of flexibility involved. They figure that being a few minutes late will not be noticed. Cafe managers are expected, though, to exhibit reliability and dependability, and that starts with the very first interview. If you really want to impress a potential employer, it’s imperative that you be on time for that all-important first interview.

2. A suit is not mandatory, but you should have on pressed and clean clothing that is appropriate for a management job interview. A sports coat over your shirt could add a little more pizzazz than just showing up in shirtsleeves. You do not want to show up in a trendy tee and baggy jeans when you apply for the job.

Women should also make sure that their choice of clothing for the interview sends the impression of someone who is a serious job contender. A dress, a skirt-and-blouse combination, or a pantsuit are all appropriate choices. It’s best not to wear perfumes or colognes to this type of interview. Some fragrances are not appealing to all people, and in a small interview space the given scent could be overpowering. And don’t forget that some people are allergic to particular fragrances -- if you’re interviewing with someone with an allergy to your “spray of the day,” you may lose a good job opportunity.

3. Have a short list of references who can attest to your abilities to work with the public, you're dependable and honest nature, and any related hospitality jobs in your past. Come prepared with these names, addresses, and phone numbers in your purse or briefcase.

4. If you’re a new graduate of a hospitality management program, bring proof of this and ask your instructors for recommendations beforehand.

5. Prepare yourself for the interview ahead of time by prepping yourself with possible questions and answers. It doesn’t matter what particular questions you pose -- this practice beforehand simply helps a lot of job applicants get rid of their nerves.

6. Do not be afraid to take a job at the bottom of the ladder. If you apply for a management position and then are offered a lesser position, don’t just write it off. You may need to demonstrate your abilities and determination firsthand to your new employer, and what better way of doing this than starting at the bottom and working your way up?

7. If you’ve had bad job experiences in the past, come clean about those in the interview. A firing from a part-time position when you were 16 because you were late to work may not have to be divulged, but if you were fired from a recent position because of a major infraction or disagreement, you should explain this as soon as your employment history is being discussed. This is especially true if you can explain circumstances that can show that the firing was not your fault.

8. If you’re an employee who is hoping to be promoted, you should take every opportunity to show your willingness to work long hours. Accept extra assignments and shifts when possible, and always do your best. If you exhibit honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, and a good attitude, it will pay off for you by providing the advancement chances that you want. In other words, be a Boy Scout in your work place.

9. Don’t be afraid to look for new positions when you feel that you have the qualities and experience to do the work. You can find a large list of hospitality jobs on HospitalityCrossing.com, which is an online job board that provides people with a centralized database of these positions that are available throughout the country.

10. A good attitude and the ability to work well with others are necessary for a cafe manager to be hired and to be successful. You should make sure that you’re not shooting yourself in the foot by appearing to be less than happy when working with the public. Cafe managers must work with their staff, customers, and many vendors. This means that good people skills must be in your bag of tricks, and you need to let your interviewer or employer see that you have the right attitude to handle a responsible management position.
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