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Why being a Shift Supervisor is the perfect step into management

Why being a Shift Supervisor is the perfect step into management

Helen Osborn our consultant managing the role
Date posted: 14/04/2025

Looking to take your career to the next level? Becoming a Shift Supervisor at M&B could be your perfect first step into management! 

As a Shift Supervisor, you’re not just overseeing the day-to-day—you’re setting the tone for your team, making important decisions, and gaining the skills that’ll get you one step closer to a management role.

Ready to find out why being a Shift Supervisor at M&B could be your ticket to the big leagues in the hospitality industry? Let’s go! 

What do you do as a Shift Supervisor? 

As a Shift Supervisor at M&B, you’ll be at the heart of the action, leading your team, serving guests, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. 

You’ll act as a role model, helping train new team members, and maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and safety that make M&B shine.

Management skills you’ll develop as a Shift Supervisor 

As a Shift Supervisor at M&B, you’ll quickly pick up some key skills that are a game-changer when you’re ready to step into a management role. 

Let’s break down how each one helps set you up for success down the road:

1. Leadership and team management

You’ll be leading your team on every shift, which means you’ll get to hone your leadership skills by motivating, supporting, and guiding others. 

The better you get at managing and inspiring your team, the stronger you’ll be when you move up to higher managerial positions!

2. Problem-solving and decision-making

Things don’t always go to plan, right? As a Shift Supervisor, you’ll need to think on your feet and make decisions fast. 

You’ll build the kind of decision-making confidence that’s essential for any manager so you are equipped to fix any issues with a guest or handle staffing challenges.

3. Communication and delegation

Managing a team means clear communication is key. As a Shift Supervisor, you’ll learn how to delegate tasks effectively, give clear instructions, and make sure everyone’s on the same page. 

These skills will serve you well as a manager when you need to run a tight ship and keep the team working smoothly together!

You’ll walk away with hands-on experience that’ll make you feel confident and ready for the next big challenge!

Why Shift Supervisors are primed for management roles

Once you’ve mastered the art of leading shifts and supporting your team, you’ll be well on your way to the next level.

From Shift Supervisor to Assistant Manager - Stepping into an Assistant Manager role is a natural next step. You’ll take on even more responsibility, overseeing larger teams and managing operations while still being hands-on.

Then, General Manager - Moving up to General Manager means you’ll be in the driver’s seat, managing the entire site and ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine. You’ll have the chance to shape the team’s culture, drive performance, and oversee big-picture goals. 

Then, Corporate Roles – Beyond the site, there’s a whole world of opportunities in our corporate team. Roles like Openings Trainer or Kitchen Capability Partner let you share your expertise on a wider scale, supporting multiple sites and shaping how we operate across the business. It’s a chance to influence strategy, lead innovation, and help teams deliver their best – all while growing your own career in a different direction.

And Beyond – Area Manager - If you’ve got big ambitions, Area Manager is the ultimate goal! You’ll be overseeing several sites, helping to drive success across the board, and supporting multiple teams. It’s the perfect way to make a big impact and grow even further in your career.

Your path to management starts with M&B

The beauty of M&B? We love promoting from within, so the opportunities for progression are there—you just have to grab them! 

From Shift Supervisor to Area Manager, your career at M&B is only limited by how far you want to go.

Plus, with fantastic training, support, and mentorship opportunities available, you’ll never be alone on your journey. Ready to take the next step? Explore Shift Supervisor and Managerial jobs today. 

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