How To Become A Cashier/Shift Manager: What It Is and Career Path

What is a cashier/shift manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

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The average cashier/shift manager salary is $28,811. The most common degree is a high school diploma degree with an business major. It usually takes 2-4 years of experience to become a cashier/shift manager. Cashier/shift managers with a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 32,300 job opportunities across the U.S.

ScoreCashier/Shift ManagerUS Average

Salary

2.3

Avg. Salary $28,811

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

9.1

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

7.6

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.56%

Asian 8.52%

Black or African American 11.91%

Hispanic or Latino 18.04%

Unknown 4.96%

White 56.01%

Gender

female 69.09%

male 30.91%

Age - 38

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 38

Stress level

9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance

5.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a cashier/shift manager

Explore cashier/shift manager education requirements

Most common cashier/shift manager degrees

High School Diploma

45.2 %

Bachelor's

19.1 %

Associate

18.3 %

Start to develop specific cashier/shift manager skills

Skills	Percentages
Customer Service	18.18%
Basic Math	9.67%
Cleanliness	8.84%
Math	8.48%
POS	5.49%

Complete relevant cashier/shift manager training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cashier/shift managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cashier/shift manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cashier/shift manager resumes.

Gain additional cashier/shift manager certifications

Cashier/shift manager certifications can show employers you have a baseline of knowledge expected for the position. Certifications can also make you a more competitive candidate. Even if employers don't require a specific cashier/shift manager certification, having one may help you stand out relative to other applicants.

The most common certifications for cashier/shift managers include Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS).

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Research cashier/shift manager duties and responsibilities

Manage FOH to insure all guests are happy and well taken care of.
Tabulate customer orders using a POS system; and open and close register.
Totale merchandise and receive payment of cash, check and credit card utilizing POS system.
Ensure cleanliness and safety regulations meet expectations in the restaurant.

Apply for cashier/shift manager jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a cashier/shift manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams