Cafe or Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111)
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What a Cafe or Restaurant Manager does
Organises and controls the operations of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining and catering services.
- Also called
- Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurateur
- Specialisations
- Bistro Manager, Canteen Manager, Caterer, Internet Cafe Manager
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 141111
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia STSOLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia STSOL and ROLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
- Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, Direct Entry streamNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Main tasks
- planning menus in consultation with Chefs
- planning and organising special functions
- arranging the purchasing and pricing of goods according to budget
- maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
- ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance
- conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service
- selecting, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff
- may take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTShortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SARegional shortage
- TASRegional shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Cafe or Restaurant Manager do?
Organises and controls the operations of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining and catering services. Also called: Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurateur. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Cafe or Restaurant Manager on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Cafe or Restaurant Manager (ANZSCO 141111) is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 190, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Cafe or Restaurant Manager?
141111. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Cafe or Restaurant Manager migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Cafe or Restaurant Manager for the Subclass 190, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Cafe or Restaurant Manager for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 141111.
Is Cafe or Restaurant Manager in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.