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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 for managers in many states, and it lowers the restaurant's insurance risk.

• Wine and beverage knowledge

  A sommelier course opens the door to fine dining, where the pay is highest.

• Scheduling and inventory software

  Chains run on it, and the manager who actually understands the reports gets the area job.