An assistant shift manager is a middle management position, with the responsibility of overseeing a number of subordinate employees during a certain period of time. The shift manager job description requires an ability to efficiently multi-task, a capability to confidently delegate work to others, excellent customer service skills, and strong leadership qualities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assigns tasks to employees on shift.
Calls in replacements in the event of an employee call-in or no-show.
Addresses and resolves customer inquiries and complaints.
Cleans and organizes work area (e.g. retail space, restaurant, bar, etc.) as needed.
Engages with customers to ensure they are satisfied with service and products offered.
Promotes specials, sales, and new products or services when relevant.
Orders supplies and products when stock runs low.
Manages cash intake, counting out registers at regular intervals and tabulating profit at the end of the shift.
Reports losses, employee behavioral issues, serious customer complaints, and other significant issues to upper level management.
Signs for deliveries.
Distributes payroll checks.
Adheres to and enforces company policies and guidelines.
Enforces the proper disciplinary measures when subordinate employees fail to adhere to company policy.
Assists in interviewing applicants for open positions.
Oversees employee training sessions.
Works with HR to process new employee paperwork.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail, the latter being particularly important when managing cash drawers and registers.
Demonstrates authoritative but fair leadership qualities.
Should have friendly and calm demeanor.
Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills.
Must work well with a team.
Must be comfortable handling and counting money.
Must be able to provide clear instructions to employees.
Displays efficiency and strong time-management skills.
Must be able to lift and move boxes of relevant supplies.
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