It is Your Time to Shine!
A restaurant shift manager job gives you a chance to shine! As a restaurant shift manager, you will help to make sure that the restaurant runs smoothly. You will help your customers have a pleasant experience at the restaurant. You will also get to grow in your ability to manage others! A restaurant shift manager job can help you earn more money as well.
If you want to become a restaurant shift manager, here is what you need to know.
Where do restaurant shift managers work?
A restaurant shift manager typically works in a fast food restaurant. They might also work in a casual dining atmosphere. These types of restaurants are common and found across the country. This means your job opportunities also exist in towns and cities in every state.
What will I do as a restaurant shift manager?
As a restaurant shift manager, you will be in charge of making sure the other employees do their jobs well. You may have answer questions for customers or for employees. You will need to make sure that everyone pays attention to their job descriptions. As a shift manager, you will learn about your restaurants policies to help you satisfy all customers.
You will also have tasks of your own. You will likely help with serving food. You may also help clean up after customers finish eating. Throughout the shift, you may also assist the rest of the employees on your shift with keeping the restaurant looking clean and ready for customers. This might mean tasks like wiping down counters or sweeping the floor.
While you work, you will report to the restaurant’s assistant or general manager. They might give you directions, answer any questions you have, and ensure that you do your job well.
How much will I earn as a restaurant shift manager?
The Bureau of Labor Statisticstracks how much people in different jobs earn across the country. They found that people in the food and beverage serving industry earned a median page of $9.81. The lowest earners in this field generally earned about $8.23, while the highest earners see about $13.60. As a shift manager, you can likely expect to see a wage towards the upper end of the scale.
The total wage you earn will also depend upon the number of hours you work. If you work 8 hours a day for 5 days a week, then at the highest wage of $13.60 you will earn about $544 a week. This equals about $28,288 per year. In some restaurants, you may also receive requests to work overtime. If you work overtime, you may earn even more.
How do I become a restaurant shift manager?
Typically, you will not be required to have a college degree or a high school diploma to get a job as a restaurant shift manager. Most restaurants interested in hiring a shift manager, however, will want to see someone with experience. You should work in other jobs at similar restaurants to learn more about the industry. For example, you may work as a busboy and then as a food server. This will prepare you for the types of responsibilities you would have as a shift manager. You will see how the restaurant runs and what needs to be done.
You should also look for ways to demonstrate leadership skills. As a shift manager, you will make sure that the other people on the shift do their jobs well. You will help keep everyone organized and on task. People who show strong leadership skills and know how to communicate effectively with other employees will be great fits for this job. You will need to help keep everyone motivated and working together as a team.
You should also consider the skills that customers want to see. Someone who knows how to demonstrate good customer service will be valuable. You should also prepare to spend long days on your feet as a part of this job. This means, you should be strong enough to handle this type of work.
What other jobs should I consider?
If you are interested in a job as a restaurant shift manager, there are a few other types of jobs you should consider as well.
Food server.If you like the food service industry but do not have the leadership skills or experience to become a shift manager, this might be a good fit for you. You will learn more about the industry and can maybe work up to a higher earning position later.
Retail worker.If you are good at dealing with people and want a job that does not require college, a retail position might be a good fit. In retail, you will learn about the products your store sells and help customers find and buy the items they need.
Retail manager.If you have good leadership skills, you might also consider a retail manager position. Similar to a restaurant shift manager, you will help to manage the other employees on during your shift.
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