Trainee Manager

McDonald's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate individual to join their accelerated training program as a Trainee Business Manager. This exciting opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in various restaurant operations while developing your leadership skills. You'll work alongside experienced staff and learn to manage teams effectively, ensuring a customer-focused environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and integrity, this role offers a clear pathway to career advancement within a supportive team culture. If you're eager to grow and make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Service Awards

Pension Scheme Enrollment

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Meal Allowance per shift

Length of Service Recognition

Discounts on Travel

Discounts on Leisure

Discounts on Groceries

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience leading or managing teams.
• Motivated, energetic, and eager to learn and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Model customer-focused behaviors and maintain a safe workplace.
• Lead teams across all day parts in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Adaptability

Sales Strategy

Education

High School Diploma

Management Experience

Job description

Full Time working 40 Hours per week across weekdays, weekends, morning, evening and overnight shifts.

Salary: £30,000 per annum

McDonald’s has operated in the UK since 1974, currently running over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving nearly four million customers daily. It is one of the UK's largest private sector employers with over 170,000 employees.

The Role

During the first nine months, you'll learn how our values influence our business, working on the floor alongside all levels of staff. Gaining hands-on experience in kitchens, service areas, customer zones, and drive-thru will boost your confidence to make an impact across various parts of our operation.

This accelerated training programme is your first step toward leading and inspiring teams within our restaurants. After initial on-the-job training, you'll be promoted through managerial roles, potentially progressing to Business Manager, overseeing a restaurant. Further career growth opportunities are available beyond that.

We aim for our customers and staff to feel valued and appreciated. As you gain momentum and responsibility over shifts and key systems, your passion for doing right by our people and customers will motivate you to run your own successful business!

Post-Training Expectations

• Model customer-focused behaviors
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace
• Act with integrity and honesty, aligned with McDonald's values
• Coach and develop team members through leadership
• Lead teams across all day parts in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with management to improve sales and profitability strategies
• Analyze trends impacting the business

Team Environment

You will work with all levels within the restaurant team and management, who will support your intensive learning journey.

Candidate Background

• Minimum one year of experience leading or managing teams, in or out of sector, or graduates
• Motivated, energetic, and eager to learn and succeed as part of a team
• Willing to apply training and knowledge to lead by example and effectively manage teams
• Open to change and adaptable to the dynamic nature of our business and customer needs

Interested? Click HERE to watch a “Day in the Life” of a Trainee Business Manager

Rewards and Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Service Awards
• Pension Scheme Enrollment
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Meal Allowance per shift
• Length of Service Recognition
• Discounts on Travel, Sports, Leisure, Health & Beauty, Fashion, Books, Entertainment, Utilities, Groceries, and Food

Company Vision and Culture

Our global vision is to build a better McDonald's, striving to be the UK & Ireland's most loved restaurant company. Our values—Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family—guide our culture, shaping our beliefs, priorities, and actions, influencing decision-making, treatment of others, and how we present ourselves as a brand.