First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers to increase by 5.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,236,400 to 1,303,500 jobs. Its estimate of 171,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($44,080), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
1,236,400
Projected employment (2034)
1,303,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
171,500
Pay & Preparation
$44,080
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Management of Personnel Resources (4/5) • Coordination (3.88/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Instructing (3.75/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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