Trainee Shift Manager

McDonald's; Malton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Service Awards

Meal allowance

Employee discounts from top high街 and

Job summary

McDonald’s UK invites you to join a fast-track Trainee Manager programme. Over nine months, you’ll rotate through restaurant operations, learn to lead teams, and gain hands-on training designed to prepare you for promotion to management.

You’ll develop leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills while delivering great customer experiences. Availability for shifts across weekdays and weekends is required; previous management experience isn’t essential, just energy, drive, and a

Qualifications

• Previous management experience isn’t essential; what matters most is your willingness to step up, take responsibility, and grow with us.
• Strong communication and people skills are important for leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams across the restaurant to deliver the McDonald’s experience.
• Manage operations and drive results while maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness.
• Motivate, coach colleagues and support the team to perform at their best.
• Make decisions that keep the restaurant running smoothly.

Job description

McDonald’s UK has been around for over 50 years! We are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all.

Join a family franchised business and you’ll become part of a team that works together to deliver the best customer experience - while developing the skills to lead, motivate and grow a successful business.

As a Trainee Manager, you’ll step into a fast-track leadership programme designed to help you build a career in management with hands-on experience and structured training. Over nine months, you’ll work across all areas of the restaurant, gaining practical knowledge and preparing for a promotion to management. You’ll learn how to lead teams, manage operations, and drive results, all while ensuring that every customer enjoys the McDonald’s experience they know and love.

You’ll consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness, lead by example, and support your team to perform at their best. You’ll motivate and coach colleagues, manage business performance, and make decisions that keep the restaurant running smoothly. Adaptability, strong communication skills, and a passion for people are key.

We’ll provide all the training and support you need to thrive - all we ask for is your energy, drive, and enthusiasm to learn. Previous management experience isn’t essential; what matters most is your willingness to step up, take responsibility, and grow with us.

Quite simply, you’ll be working in our fast-moving, high-energy environment, and we’re looking for someone with a genuine smile, confidence, and ambition to lead from the front.

Benefits package includes:

• Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands, Guaranteed Hours Contract, Pension & Health Insurance, and more...

This role requires availability to work shifts across various days and times. To meet the criteria for this role, you will be required to be available to work within Weekdays and Weekends, working shifts across Early Mornings, Afternoons & Evenings. Please only apply if you are able to meet these requirements.