Assistant Manager: Fast-Track Leadership & Growth

McDonald's United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday (up to 6 weeks)

Apprenticeship pathways (Level 2–6)

Meal allowance and employee discounts

Pension scheme

Fast-track career progression

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

McDonald’s United Kingdom is seeking a Second Assistant Manager to lead shifts, coach crews, and deliver a top-tier customer experience. The role reports to the Assistant Manager and offers a structured progression path from Second Assistant Manager to First Assistant Manager and beyond.

The position is full-time in a fast-paced QSR environment with flexible hours across weekdays and weekends. A base salary of £32,000 plus bonus and benefits supports career growth within a global brand.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in management in QSR role or fast-paced hospitality/retail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Alignment with McDonald’s values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family.

Responsibilities

• Business & Finance: Support performance against KPIs; use reports to drive action plans; help manage stock, labour costs and rotas; understand and influence monthly P&L.
• People & Operations: Lead and motivate a diverse team; deliver exceptional shift operations; coach and develop team members and shift managers; be hands-on during peak times.
• Training & Development: Champion regular 1-2-1s and coaching sessions; lead from the front on training and values; grow confident, capable team leaders.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

McDonald’s United Kingdom is seeking a Second Assistant Manager to lead shifts, coach crews, and deliver a top-tier customer experience. The role reports to the Assistant Manager and offers a structured progression path from Second Assistant Manager to First Assistant Manager and beyond.

The position is full-time in a fast-paced QSR environment with flexible hours across weekdays and weekends. A base salary of £32,000 plus bonus and benefits supports career growth within a global brand.