Delegate tasks to restaurant staff and supervise their performance

Maintain a fully-stocked inventory and order food supplies, as needed

Manage dining reservations

Arrange to have shifts covered (e.g. when employees take time off)

Help staff resolve on-the-job challenges

Track daily costs and revenues

Balance the cash register at the end of the shift

Coordinate with suppliers as they deliver food product orders

Ensure client satisfaction and gracefully handle any complaints

Open or close the restaurant (when responsible for the first or last shift)

Inform the next Shift Manager about pending tasks

Report maintenance and training needs