Manager vs multi-unit manager

The differences between managers and multi-unit managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a manager and a multi-unit manager. Additionally, a multi-unit manager has an average salary of $64,703, which is higher than the $58,651 average annual salary of a manager.

The top three skills for a manager include customer service, payroll and food safety. The most important skills for a multi-unit manager are customer service, work ethic, and product knowledge.

Manager vs multi-unit manager overview

	Manager	Multi-Unit Manager
Yearly salary	$58,651	$64,703
Hourly rate	$28.20	$31.11
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	1,236,194	369,227
Job satisfaction	4.57	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

What does a manager do?

Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department. Managers are responsible that the department they are handling is functioning well. They set the department goals and the steps they must take to achieve the goals. They are also in charge of assessing the performance of their departments and their employees. Additionally, managers are responsible for interviewing prospective candidates for department vacancies and assessing their fit to the needs of the department. Managers also set the general working environment in the department, and they are expected to ensure that their employees remain motivated.

What does a multi-unit manager do?

A multi-unit manager is responsible for supervising multiple departments and overseeing various process sectors within an organization. Multi-unit managers handle the budget limitations for each unit, allocating adequate resources to support business functions and client requirements. They recruit and train new staff, review compensation details with the human resources department, respond to employees' concerns, and facilitate training and programs that would maximize the staff's productivity and efficiency. A multi-unit manager must have excellent communication and leadership skills, especially in determining and achieving goals for the team and ensuring the highest customer satisfaction.

Manager vs multi-unit manager salary

Managers and multi-unit managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Manager	Multi-Unit Manager
Average salary	$58,651	$64,703
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $92,000	Between $48,000 And $87,000
Highest paying City	-	Chicago, IL
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Colorado
Best paying company	-	American Residential Services
Best paying industry	Finance	Retail

Differences between manager and multi-unit manager education

There are a few differences between a manager and a multi-unit manager in terms of educational background:

	Manager	Multi-Unit Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Manager vs multi-unit manager demographics

Here are the differences between managers' and multi-unit managers' demographics:

	Manager	Multi-Unit Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 51.0% Female, 49.0%	Male, 71.8% Female, 28.2%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between manager and multi-unit manager duties and responsibilities

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.

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Multi-unit manager example responsibilities.

Ensure completion of quarterly projections; and manage labor demon forecasting and payroll and talent acquisition efforts.
Create implementation plans to support execution of Starbucks initiatives to achieve both operational excellence and business results.
Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, as well as the equipment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Perform human-resource-management activities involving unemployment insurance, benefits, payroll, and new-employee hiring.
Train assistant managers and employees in operations of the restaurant that exceed quality service and cleanliness expectations.
Create implementation plans to support execution of Starbucks initiatives to achieve both operational excellence and business results.

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Manager vs multi-unit manager skills

Common manager skills

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

Common multi-unit manager skills

Customer Service, 27%
Work Ethic, 20%
Product Knowledge, 11%
Food Safety, 3%
Payroll, 3%
Restaurant Operations, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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