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What is a server and shift manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a server and shift manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $12.15 an hour? That's $25,269 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 197,000 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreServer And Shift ManagerUS Average
Salary
2.0

Avg. Salary $25,269

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.2

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.75%

Asian 7.32%

Black or African American 11.81%

Hispanic or Latino 17.23%

Unknown 5.42%

White 57.47%

Gender

female 69.96%

male 30.04%

Age - 25
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 25
Stress level
6.2

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.1

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
10.0

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Server and shift manager career paths

Key steps to become a server and shift manager

  1. Explore server and shift manager education requirements

    Most common server and shift manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    44.4 %

    High School Diploma

    25.0 %

    Associate

    21.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific server and shift manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Cleanliness28.12%
    Math22.85%
    Guest Complaints18.88%
    Wine5.70%
    Work Ethic3.66%
  3. Complete relevant server and shift manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New server and shift managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a server and shift manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real server and shift manager resumes.
  4. Research server and shift manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage technical support, business analysis, project management, application development and support, training, and facilitation.
    • Use of POS systems for entering customer orders to be send to kitchen and bar.
    • Work on POS systems, process all types of payments, make the schedule every week.
    • Manage technical support, business analysis, project management, application development and support, training, and facilitation.
  5. Apply for server and shift manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a server and shift manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average server and shift manager salary

The average server and shift manager salary in the United States is $25,269 per year or $12 per hour. Server and shift manager salaries range between $18,000 and $34,000 per year.

Average server and shift manager salary
$25,269 Yearly
$12.15 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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