Swing manager vs cashier/shift manager

The differences between swing 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 swing manager and a cashier/shift manager. Additionally, a swing manager has an average salary of $38,427, which is higher than the $28,811 average annual salary of a cashier/shift manager.

The top three skills for a swing manager include cleanliness, customer service and inventory management. The most important skills for a cashier/shift manager are customer service, basic math, and cleanliness.

Swing manager vs cashier/shift manager overview

	Swing Manager	Cashier/Shift Manager
Yearly salary	$38,427	$28,811
Hourly rate	$18.47	$13.85
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	203,761	172,385
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	4	4

Swing manager vs cashier/shift manager salary

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

	Swing Manager	Cashier/Shift Manager
Average salary	$38,427	$28,811
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $53,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Meijer
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between swing manager and cashier/shift manager education

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

	Swing Manager	Cashier/Shift Manager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Cornell University	Cornell University

Swing manager vs cashier/shift manager demographics

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

	Swing Manager	Cashier/Shift Manager
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 35.6% Female, 64.4%	Male, 30.9% Female, 69.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 8.1% White, 57.8% 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 swing manager and cashier/shift manager duties and responsibilities

Swing manager example responsibilities.

Monitor and manage beverage and wine supplies, completing monthly reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy.
Excel in building and motivating management and hourly teams by developing many entry-level associates to leadership positions.
Demonstrate proper ServSafe techniques and strict health code practices.
Have acquired ServSafe as a rquirement for t he managerical position
Organize spring and fall clean-ups, weekly mowing list and routine maintenance schedules.
Complete all POS opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash drawer.

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.

Swing manager vs cashier/shift manager skills

Common swing manager skills

Cleanliness, 34%
Customer Service, 14%
Inventory Management, 12%
Cash Handling, 6%
Leadership, 4%
Customer Complaints, 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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Updated January 8, 2025

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