Cashier/shift manager vs manager

The differences between cashier/shift managers and 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 manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a manager has an average salary of $58,651, 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 manager are customer service, payroll, and food safety.

Cashier/shift manager vs manager overview

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Manager
Yearly salary	$28,811	$58,651
Hourly rate	$13.85	$28.20
Growth rate	10%	6%
Number of jobs	172,385	1,236,194
Job satisfaction	-	4.57
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	39	44
Years of experience	4	6

Cashier/shift manager vs manager salary

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

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Manager
Average salary	$28,811	$58,651
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $36,000	Between $37,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	-
Highest paying state	Hawaii	New Jersey
Best paying company	Meijer	-
Best paying industry	Retail	Finance

Differences between cashier/shift manager and manager education

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

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Manager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Cornell University	University of Pennsylvania

Cashier/shift manager vs manager demographics

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

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Manager
Average age	39	44
Gender ratio	Male, 30.9% Female, 69.1%	Male, 51.0% Female, 49.0%
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, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between cashier/shift manager and 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.

Manager example responsibilities.

Manage both BOH and FOH operations exceeding company specifications.
Manage logistics and security for high net worth individuals and corporations.
Manage budgets and payroll records, review financial transactions to assure expenditures are authorize and budget.
Guide and manage the administrative day-to-day academic program and the implementation of strategies by providing leadership to faculty and staff.
Provide leadership and direction to facility management and program owners while motivating and interacting with employees to achieve continuous improvement.
Customer-Orient with experience with POS systems, food preparation and safety regulations.

Cashier/shift manager vs manager skills

Common cashier/shift manager skills

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

Common manager skills

Customer Service, 19%
Payroll, 9%
Food Safety, 8%
Financial Statements, 4%
Management, 4%
PowerPoint, 4%