How to hire a day manager

How to hire a day manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step day manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a day manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new day manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The day manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A day manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, day managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of day managers.

   Type of Day Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Day Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$14-30
   Logistics Operations Manager	A Logistics Operations Manager is responsible for supervising the distribution processes and overseeing the supply chain management to ensure that the deliveries are done timely and accurately. Logistics Operations Managers strategize on cost-reduction techniques by negotiating with trusted suppliers and vendors of high-quality materials... Show more	$24-50
   Client Services Manager	A client services manager, also known as client relations manager, is a professional responsible for handling client queries and developing strategies to improve customer service. Client services managers supervise a team of customer service associates to ensure that they provide an exceptional client experience to their customers... Show more	$25-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • PET
   • CPR
   • Customer Service
   • Safety Standards
   • Payroll
   • Bank Deposits
   • Staff Management
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Food Preparation
   • Financial Transactions
   • Inventory Control
   • Bartending
   • Customer Complaints
   • Quality Service

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   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.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your day manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A day manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, day managers' average salary in kentucky is 58% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level day managers earn 52% less than senior-level day managers.
   • Certifications. A day manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a day manager's salary.

   Average day manager salary

   $44,969yearly

   $21.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level day manager salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a day manager job description

   A good day manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a day manager job description:

   Day manager job description example

   Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
   
   At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

   $5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!

   **If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email invitation (from a Modern Hire email address) to self-schedule. Please ensure the email provided on your application is checked regularly.*

   
   Overview:

   Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of the Mammography Department. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assures competency of all personnel. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all JCAHO, state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

   
   Qualifications:

   Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affilated or hospital trained. Completed 40 hours of a documented mammography training program MQSA equivalent.
   Licensure: Certified by the State of Arkansas to practice and administer radiation.
   Experience: At least 5 active years in a department with mammography experience
   Certifications: Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Current BLS certification.
   Other: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Good computer skills.
   Preferred Other: Additional languages preferred.

   We Offer Great Benefits:

   
   Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

   We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

   
   At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

   
   What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

   
   Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

   
   

   Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find day managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your day manager job on Zippia to find and recruit day manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit day managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new day manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect day manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new day manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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