The usual manager abbreviation is mgr., written Mgr. inside a job title. It shows up on staff schedules, name badges, receipts, org charts and job listings where space is short: "Store Mgr.," "Asst. Mgr.," "Mgr. on duty." On printed slips and screens that use only capitals, it appears as MGR with no period.
The letters come from the beginning and the middle of the word, m, g and r, which is a common way to shorten English words. In full sentences, though, most writers spell out manager.
Quick facts
Abbreviation
Mgr. or mgr.All caps form
MGRPlural
Mgrs.Period
Yes in normal text, often dropped in all capsUsed in
Schedules, badges, receipts, org charts, job adsLess common
Mngr. (informal), Man. (rare)Related terms
GM, Asst. Mgr., Mgmt.
Which manager abbreviation should you use?
Pick based on where the word appears.
| Form | Best for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mgr. | Titles on badges, schedules, signatures | Shift Mgr. Dana Lee |
| mgr. | Notes and lists in lowercase | call mgr. re: refund |
| MGR | Receipts, register screens, all caps forms | MGR OVERRIDE |
| Mgrs. | More than one manager | All Mgrs. meeting at 9 |
Whatever you choose, keep it the same throughout a document. A schedule that mixes Mgr., Mngr. and MGR looks careless.
Abbreviation for manager in job titles
Manager often sits inside a longer title, and each part can be shortened.
- Asst. Mgr. or Asst. Manager: assistant manager. See the assistant abbreviation.
- GM: general manager, the person who runs a whole store, hotel or team. See GM.
- Sr. Mgr.: senior manager, a step above manager in many companies. See the senior abbreviation.
- PM: project manager or product manager, depending on the company.
- Dept. Mgr.: department manager.
- Ops Mgr.: operations manager.
On a weekly schedule: "Sat. open: J. Ruiz (Asst. Mgr.). Close: P. Shah (Mgr.)." This tells staff the assistant manager opens Saturday and the manager closes.
Where you see MGR on receipts and screens
Point of sale systems and printed slips often use only capital letters and short codes. MGR shows up when a manager has to approve something a regular cashier cannot.
On a receipt: "RETURN MGR APPROVAL ID 0412." This means a manager approved the return and the number identifies which manager did it.
Other codes you might see nearby include VOID, OVRD (override) and EMP (employee). These are internal shorthand rather than formal abbreviations.
Manager vs management vs supervisor
These words are related but have different short forms:
- Manager: a person. Abbreviated Mgr.
- Management: the group of managers or the work of managing. Abbreviated Mgmt. or Mgt. See the management abbreviation.
- Supervisor: often the level just below manager, abbreviated Supv. or Supvr. See the supervisor abbreviation.
- Director: usually above manager, abbreviated Dir. See the director abbreviation.
A sign that says "Mgmt. reserves the right to refuse service" refers to the business as a whole, not one specific manager.
Tips for writing manager in short form
- In emails, cover letters and résumés, spell out manager. Short forms can look rushed in formal writing.
- Use Mgr. on name tags, schedules and tables where space is limited.
- Capitalize Mgr. when it belongs to someone's title next to their name, and keep it lowercase in casual notes.
- Avoid inventing forms like Mnr. or Mgnr. that readers may not recognize.
- On forms that ask for a job title, write the full title if the box allows it.
More workplace short forms are in our common abbreviations list, and how to abbreviate explains the general patterns behind them.
Questions people ask
What is the abbreviation for manager?
The standard short form is Mgr., with a period. On receipts and all caps forms it is often written MGR.
What does MGR mean on a receipt?
It is the all caps short form of manager. It usually marks a step a manager approved, such as a return, a discount or a void.
Is it Mgr or Mngr?
Mgr. is the standard form you will find in most references and workplaces. Mngr. is sometimes seen in casual notes but is less widely accepted.
What is the plural of Mgr.?
Add an s before the period: Mgrs. In plain writing, managers spelled out is usually clearer.
Should I use Mgr. on my résumé?
It is better to spell out manager on a résumé, since it is a formal document and space is rarely that tight. Save Mgr. for tables and badges.