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Certificates and skills that move you up
Food protection manager certification
The one most states effectively require. Renewed every few years.
Alcohol server and seller training
Required of managers in many states once the restaurant serves alcohol, and it lowers the restaurant's insurance risk.
Wine and beverage knowledge
A sommelier course opens the door to fine dining.
Scheduling and inventory software
Chains run on it, and the manager who actually understands the reports gets the area job.