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Restaurant Owner

 
Background
A restaurant owner runs a food business, managing everything from hiring and training staff to ordering supplies, planning menus, and handling finances. They make decisions about what food to serve, set prices, and ensure customers have a good experience. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing kitchen and front-of-house operations, dealing with suppliers, managing budgets, and sometimes working directly with customers.
Similar Roles
Lessons to help you on this path
Publications
Restaurant Business MagazineCaterer and Hotelkeeper
Books
The Restaurant at the End of the UniverseRamsay's Kitchen NightmaresThe Art of French Cooking
Movies
ChefRamsay's Kitchen Nightmares
Key Figures
Gordon RamsayJamie OliverWolfgang PuckAlice Waters
Classification
SIC Code5812, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference647.95, 658.8For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
RestaurateurFood Service EntrepreneurDining Establishment Owner
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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