Shift Manager

Join to apply for the Shift Manager role at McDonald's. This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, but is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. If you are hired, the franchisee will be your employer.

Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment decisions.

Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience. A Shift Manager provides leadership to crew and other managers during a shift to ensure quality, service and cleanliness for customers. Shift Managers perform tasks such as:

• Planning for each shift
• Monitoring performance during the shift
• Taking action to meet McDonald’s standards
• Monitoring safety, security and profitability
• Communicating with the next Shift Manager to prepare for the following shift
• Helping assigned Departments meet their goals

• Food Safety
• Internal Communication
• Inventory Management
• Daily Maintenance and Cleanliness
• Managing Crew
• Quality Food Production
• Exceptional Customer Service
• Safety and Security
• Scheduling
• Training

Previous leadership experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail or hospitality environment. We seek positive team players with a flexible schedule who enjoy working in a fast‑paced McDonald’s environment. Candidates must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate‑owned and operated restaurants.

• 15–25 days paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays and an 8‑week sabbatical every 10 years
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high school degree, college tuition assistance and English classes as a second language
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accident insurance
• Paid leaves of absence
• Service awards
• Employee resource connection
• Adoption assistance
• Matching gifts program

This posting provides an overview of what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant. A full job description would include additional essential functions and responsibilities not listed here.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you are applying to work at a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. All employment decisions will be made by the franchisee. McDonald’s USA will not receive your application and will not be involved in any employment decisions regarding you. Please contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.