Shift Manager

Shift Manager

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This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. It is a separate employer responsible for all employment matters. By applying, you acknowledge that the franchisee will handle your hiring and related decisions.

Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate and friendly experience. A Shift Manager provides leadership to crew and other managers during each shift to ensure quality, service and cleanliness. Shift Managers plan shifts, monitor performance, take action to maintain McDonald’s standards, manage safety, security and profitability, and communicate with the incoming Shift Manager to facilitate a smooth transition.

They may also be responsible for meeting shift targets and supporting department goals.

Previous leadership experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail or hospitality environment. We seek positive team players with flexible schedules, a fun attitude and a passion for the fast‑paced McDonald’s environment. Age 18 or older is required. Key traits include a commitment to excellence and safety, strong customer service focus, effective communication, and the ability to make decisions in a fast‑paced setting.

• Competitive pay starting at $17.00/hour up to $20.00/hour based on experience.
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid sick leave
• College tuition assistance
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts and free meals
• Up to $3,000 in tuition assistance.
• Paid vacations

• Lead important internal functions including Employee Training, Food Safety and Inventory Management.
• Effectively delegate tasks to team members and report back results.
• Partner with the restaurant team to ensure safe and efficient operations.

• Commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace.
• Strong customer service and support focus.
• Effective communication and anticipation of customer needs.
• Ability to provide solutions and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant.

I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application.

I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.