Cashier/shift manager vs day manager

The differences between cashier/shift managers and day managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a cashier/shift manager, becoming a day manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a day manager has an average salary of $44,969, which is higher than the $28,811 average annual salary of a cashier/shift manager.

The top three skills for a cashier/shift manager include customer service, basic math and cleanliness. The most important skills for a day manager are PET, CPR, and customer service.

Cashier/shift manager vs day manager overview

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Day Manager
Yearly salary	$28,811	$44,969
Hourly rate	$13.85	$21.62
Growth rate	10%	6%
Number of jobs	172,385	280,978
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	39	44
Years of experience	4	6

Cashier/shift manager vs day manager salary

Cashier/shift managers and day managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Day Manager
Average salary	$28,811	$44,969
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $36,000	Between $31,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	-
Highest paying state	Hawaii	-
Best paying company	Meijer	-
Best paying industry	Retail	-

Differences between cashier/shift manager and day manager education

There are a few differences between a cashier/shift manager and a day manager in terms of educational background:

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Day Manager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Cornell University	University of Pennsylvania

Cashier/shift manager vs day manager demographics

Here are the differences between cashier/shift managers' and day managers' demographics:

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Day Manager
Average age	39	44
Gender ratio	Male, 30.9% Female, 69.1%	Male, 36.7% Female, 63.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 8.5% White, 56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between cashier/shift manager and day manager duties and responsibilities

Cashier/shift manager example 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.
Implement quality service procedures to provide best in industry beverages while maintaining superior and comfortable experience for Starbucks patrons.
Demonstrate excellent leadership to employees.

Day manager example responsibilities.

Manage all brewery operations including special project management, raw material ordering and handling, production scheduling, and client interfacing.
Ensure compliance to all applicable NCAA and school rules and regulations.
Monitor player social media accounts to maintain team, university, and NCAA compliance.
Maintain POS system and train employees and owner in all aspects of POS system's usage.
Train new wait staff and bartender staff on POS system and education courses for menu items and work duties.
Balance monthly budgets and calculate biweekly payroll.

Cashier/shift manager vs day manager skills

Common cashier/shift manager skills

Customer Service, 18%
Basic Math, 10%
Cleanliness, 9%
Math, 8%
POS, 5%
Cash Handling, 5%

Common day manager skills

PET, 26%
CPR, 12%
Customer Service, 11%
Safety Standards, 9%
Payroll, 8%
Bank Deposits, 4%