Restaurant Manager salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Cafe and Restaurant Managers
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 63,700
- Annual employment growth
- -400/yr
- Median age
- 38 yrs
- Works part-time
- 23%
- Female share
- 50%
- Main industry
- —
What does a restaurant manager do?
Cafe and Restaurant Managers organise and control the operations of cafes, restaurants and related establishments to provide dining and catering services.
May take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders
How to become a restaurant manager
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Courses to get started
Where restaurant managers are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Restaurant Manager jobs
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant manager earn in Australia?
The median restaurant manager earns $85,488 per year ($1,644 per week, or about $43/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a restaurant manager?
Most restaurant managers hold a bachelor degree (20.6% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is restaurant manager a job in demand in Australia?
Around 63,700 restaurant managers are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about -400 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
