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. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products. However, the franchisee is a separate company and an employer from McDonald’s USA. If you are hired, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is responsible for all employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling.

McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters.

Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive fast, accurate, friendly service. A Shift Manager provides leadership to crew and other managers during a shift to ensure quality, service, and cleanliness for customers.

Shift Managers perform a variety of tasks: planning for each shift, monitoring performance, taking action to ensure standards are met, monitoring safety, security, profitability, and communicating with the next Shift Manager to help prepare them for a great shift. Shift Managers may also be responsible for meeting targets during their shifts and helping assigned departments reach 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’re looking for positive team players with a flexible schedule who enjoy working in the fast‑paced McDonald’s environment. Age requirement: 18 years or older.

• $14.00/hr starting wage
• Medical, dental and vision coverage after one year of full‑time service
• Paid time off starts first day/fourth hour
• Unpaid leaves of absence
• Discount programs
• Free meals / meal discounts

This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant but is not a complete job description. The duties listed are examples of tasks performed and are not exhaustive.

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 employer. Any application information will be submitted only to the independent franchisee. The franchisee is solely responsible for all employment decisions. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my application and will not be involved in any employment decisions relating to me.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Restaurants