Catering manager vs cashier/shift manager

The differences between catering managers and cashier/shift managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a catering manager and a cashier/shift manager. Additionally, a catering manager has an average salary of $51,962, which is higher than the $28,811 average annual salary of a cashier/shift manager.

The top three skills for a catering manager include customer service, culinary and food service. The most important skills for a cashier/shift manager are customer service, basic math, and cleanliness.

Catering manager vs cashier/shift manager overview

	Catering Manager	Cashier/Shift Manager
Yearly salary	$51,962	$28,811
Hourly rate	$24.98	$13.85
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	88,658	172,385
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	4	4

Catering manager vs cashier/shift manager salary

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

	Catering Manager	Cashier/Shift Manager
Average salary	$51,962	$28,811
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $71,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	Santa Clara, CA	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	Nevada	Hawaii
Best paying company	Brigham and Women's Hospital	Meijer
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Retail

Differences between catering manager and cashier/shift manager education

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

	Catering Manager	Cashier/Shift Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Cornell University	Cornell University

Catering manager vs cashier/shift manager demographics

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

	Catering Manager	Cashier/Shift Manager
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 36.7% Female, 63.3%	Male, 30.9% Female, 69.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 8.4% White, 57.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

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

Catering manager example responsibilities.

Prepare and manage BEOs to client specifications including auto-visual requirements.
Assist patients by test tasting food for allergies and accuracy.
Design and consult members on d cor, menu and wine selection for private events.
Ensure that those with food allergies or restrict diets have appropriate safe dishes to consume at meal times.
Work closely with culinary, stewarding and banquet department on specialty menus and customize events.
Full responsibility for all operations of several bars during service time including reporting and finance management.

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.

Catering manager vs cashier/shift manager skills

Common catering manager skills

Customer Service, 25%
Culinary, 10%
Food Service, 10%
Excellent Client, 6%
Booking, 4%
Customer Satisfaction, 4%

Common cashier/shift manager skills

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

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