How to hire a snack bar manager

How to hire a snack bar manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step snack bar 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 snack bar manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new snack bar manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a snack bar manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A snack bar manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, snack bar 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 snack bar managers.

   Type of Snack Bar Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Snack Bar Manager		$12-26
   Catering Coordinator	A catering coordinator's role is to oversee and manage food services in gatherings for special events, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction. Their responsibilities revolve around planning and meeting with clients to learn their preferences, liaising with suppliers, managing schedules and inventory, and providing cost estimates... Show more	$12-20
   Kitchen Supervisor	A kitchen supervisor is responsible for managing the overall kitchen operations, ensuring that the kitchen employees follow sanitary procedures while doing their high-quality and maximum productivity tasks. Kitchen supervisors manage inventories, checking the adequacy of food supplies and kitchen equipment, and negotiating contracts with suppliers and third-party vendors... Show more	$13-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Handling
   • Customer Service
   • Food Service
   • Cash Handling
   • Credit Card Payments
   • Safety Procedures
   • POS
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Food Orders
   • Payroll
   • Financial Transactions
   • Front Desk
   • Cost Control
   • Inventory Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage servers and dishwashers on a daily basis making sure everything are always maintain accordingly.
   • Consult with higher management in dealing with payroll and budgeting.
   • Place and deliver food and beverage orders using POS computer system.
   • Process weekly accounts payable and payroll.
   • Operate RMS POS to process cash payment from customers.
   • Prepare weekly schedules, assist with budget adjustments and share ideas with senior management.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, snack bar managers' average salary in west virginia is 41% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level snack bar managers earn 53% less than senior-level snack bar managers.
   • Certifications. A snack bar 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 snack bar manager's salary.

   Average snack bar manager salary

   $37,988yearly

   $18.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level snack bar manager salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a snack bar manager job description

   A good snack bar 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 snack bar manager job description:

   Snack bar manager job description example

   About UMass Amherst
   
   UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
   
   Job Summary
   
   Assist in preparation, and serving of food and beverage; supervision of personnel assigned to the unit; assist with maintaining records; hires, trains and supervises student employees; responsible for cash handling and deposit of daily receipts for the assigned unit; performs related work as required.
   
   Essential Functions
   
   * Prepares foods and beverages using standard recipes for the purpose of cash customer consumption. May requisition food using standard forms and established procedures.
   * Uses manual and mechanical food service equipment to supply product for the consumption of customers.
   * Uses standard forms and procedures to order supplies and equipment needed in the operation of the assigned area.
   * Makes daily deposits of sales receipts using standard forms and procedures; makes sales reports on standard forms.
   * Supervises and assists in the cleaning and maintaining of equipment and work areas to maintain sanitation standards.
   * Hires, trains and supervises student employees in the assigned work area. May assist in the evaluation and scheduling of employees.
   * Assists in securing the assigned area(s) at the close of operations.
   * Maintains records of cash and sales figures and other records pertaining to the operation of the assigned unit(s).
   * Assists with inventory and food storage using standard forms and procedures to account for all stock and the proper storage of products.
   
   Other Functions
   
   * Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
   
   * At least one (1) year of food service experience in food service in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, or catering operation. A diploma or certificate from a trade, technical or vocational school with a major in culinary arts or food services may be substituted for the required experience.
   * Certification as food handler through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts - i.e., Serve Safe.
   * Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment normally used in food handling and storage.
   * Working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures.
   * Working knowledge of cash handling and related equipment used in cash handling, cash registers, calculators, etc.
   * Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
   * Ability to supervise employees; giving oral and written instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
   * Ability to maintain accurate records and make reports.
   * Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
   * Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
   * Ability to maintain accurate records.
   * Ability to work varied shifts and irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and nights.
   * Ability to establish rapport, maintain harmonious working relationships and deal effectively with customers and agency personnel from varied backgrounds.
   * Willingness to work under exposure to the hazards of wet and slippery floors, seasonal high and low temperatures (indoors as well as outdoors) and sharp surfaces.
   
   Physical Demands/Working Conditions
   
   * Requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, bend, reach, sit, twist, lift, drive and perform repetitive movements.
   
   Additional Details
   
   * This position is designated as essential.
   
   Work Schedule
   
   * Varies depending on department needs, may include weekends and holidays.
   * 40 hours/week.
   * 35 week minimum.
   
   Salary Information
   
   Grade 9
   
   Special Instructions to Applicants
   
   Please complete online application and provide contact information for (3) three professional references.
   
   UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
   
   Advertised: Oct 13 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right snack bar manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit snack bar 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 snack bar manager

   Once you've found the snack bar manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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