Assistant Manager - Rooley Lane, Bradford - Full Time - Salaried

McDonald's United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' paid holiday

Apprenticeship pathways

Meal allowance and discounts

Pension scheme

Fast-track career progression

Team leadership opportunity

Job summary

McDonald’s United Kingdom is looking for an ambitious Assistant Manager to lead shifts, coach your crew, and create a fast, fun, and purposeful service environment. You’ll drive customer excellence and manage key metrics with energy and integrity.

You’ll progress along a structured pathway from Second Assistant Manager to First Assistant Manager and beyond, with rewards including holidays, apprenticeships, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in management in QSR role or fast-paced hospitality/retail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Passion for developing others.
• Able to work full-time and be flexible across all shifts.
• Aligned with McDonald's values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts, coach crew, and deliver a top-tier customer experience.
• Lead with confidence, monitor KPIs, and influence monthly P&L.
• Coach and develop team members and shift managers.
• Be hands-on during peak times and lead from the front.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Job description

Your leadership launchpad. Earn. Lead. Progress. Become a McDonald’s Assistant Manager.

Role - Second Assistant Manager - Salary = £32,000 base + bonus

We’re not just flipping burgers, we’re growing leaders.

As an Assistant Manager at McDonald’s, you’ll run shifts, coach your crew, and make every day feel fast, fun, and full of purpose.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of operations – coaching, motivating, and supporting shift managers and crew to deliver a top-tier customer experience every single day.

You’ll lead with confidence, own key performance metrics, and help build a workplace culture that empowers others to thrive.

Progression

At McDonald’s, part of our structure is designed to support every employee’s career growth. For salaried managers, we provide a clear development pathway to help you advance confidently to the next stage of your career:

• First 12-18 months – Second Assistant Manager
• Following 12–18 months – First Assistant Manager
• Next step – Business Manager

What You’ll Get

• Up to 6 weeks' paid holiday
• Apprenticeship pathways (Level 2 to Level 6 – incl. Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship)
• Meal allowance + employee discounts (top retail & online brands)
• Pension scheme
• Fast-track career progression
• A real chance to lead and shape a team

Key Responsibilities

Business & Finance

• Support performance against KPIs (sales, profit, customer satisfaction)
• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years in management in QSR role or fast-paced hospitality/retail
• Availability - Full-Time required and must be fully flexible across weekdays, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Passion for developing others
• A high level of integrity and commitment
• Alignment with McDonald's values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family