Shift Leader: Lead Teams & Earn Overnight Premium

McDonald's; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skills for life

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive discounts

Premium pay for overnight hours

Recognition and rewards

Free meals on breaks

Career development

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a proactive Shift Leader to drive everyday hospitality in our restaurant. You’ll lead a small team, manage shifts, and ensure warm, efficient service from opening to close.

You’ll monitor safety, standards, and guest experience, coach colleagues, and adapt to busy periods. This role requires flexible weekday and weekend hours across early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnights.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail or hospitality.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Flexible availability including weekdays & weekends.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Shift: plan for shift success using forecast data and staffing levels.
• During Shift: optimise team positioning, monitor flow, coach staff, maintain standards.
• Post-Shift: review performance, hand over notes, complete admin tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

McDonald’s is seeking a proactive Shift Leader to drive everyday hospitality in our restaurant. You’ll lead a small team, manage shifts, and ensure warm, efficient service from opening to close.

You’ll monitor safety, standards, and guest experience, coach colleagues, and adapt to busy periods. This role requires flexible weekday and weekend hours across early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnights.