Will I be hired to manage a coffee shop or restaurant if I have no previous management experience?

Question

I'm in college with a double major of marketing and management. My goal is to work for a major coffee company or restaurant chain after I graduate. I have no previous management experience, but I have worked in foodservice for 3 years-- two as part of the waitstaff, one as a prep cook. Is there hope for me?

Answer 1

I think you sound great for the job. Everyone has at one time or another had no experience with a paticular job. They would be stupid not to let you be the manager.

Answer 2

Yep, but I'd get in somewhere and see if you can start low and work your way up to management now. Experience helps greatly, and unless someone is willing to take a big chance on your leadership skills, you probably won't be hired directly into management after graduation regardless of how many degrees you have or how wonderful you are. Employers want experience, even if it's only 6 months. Management is harder than you think.

Answer 3

I work in a restaurant, and my father is the manager, and when they hired him, that was a part of the requirements. Chances are, you will have to start on the waitstaff and work your way up, but your majors will help expedite the process.

Answer 4

Having a college education is a huge plus. Most companies have training programs for recent college graduates. You should try to intern for a company you are intersted in, or in the field you wish to enter. Check out Monster.com for any jobs for manager trainees companies offer. Also, post your resume there. Find out if your college has any career counselors. Good Luck!

Answer 5

you can manage a store without experience. most places have manager trainee positions available. I had no degree but work experience and i managed a retail store and a fast food restaurant.

Answer 6

yah,big thing that you worked in the foodservice before..thats your advantage,,,i guess you know a little of managing...you know the rules,,and SOPs..,yah know...experience in foodservice is the same when it comes to coffee shop or restos...yah know that,we're service crews before buddy....a little experience and a lot of willingness to work and learn new things.....just impart,enhance your ability,knowledge and skills....goodluck ....

Answer 7

You can get a job as trainee or parrt time and will get absorbed after successful completion of training period. During this period, you will get only pocket money, no responsibilities, no leaves and other perquisites.

Answer 8

Unlikely, I'm afraid.

However keep trying. Good Luck!

Answer 9

Everyone has to start somewhere. You may have to work your way up, however. That's most likely, but you never know.