Manager Trainee

McDonald's; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for Shift Managers

Free shift meal

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

McDonald's in Blackstone, Virginia is looking for a Manager Trainee to join their team. This role offers a starting pay of $16/hr and is designed for individuals ready to level up their restaurant leadership career. Candidates with quick-service experience will receive support and paid training to accelerate their path to becoming a Shift Manager.

Responsibilities include learning McDonald's systems, leading crew members, and ensuring quality and cleanliness. Open availability, especially for weekends, is a must.

Qualifications

• QSR experience required; management experience preferred but not required.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Open availability including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn McDonald’s systems through hands-on coaching.
• Lead crew during parts of the shift.
• Support food safety and cleanliness routines.

Skills

QSR experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Manager Trainee (Shift Manager Track) — Starting at $16/hr with Open Availability + QSR Experience

Ready to level up your restaurant leadership career? If you have quick-service (QSR) experience but haven’t managed at McDonald’s yet, this Manager Trainee role puts you on a fast track to Shift Manager—with paid training, supportive coaching, and clear advancement.

Pay & Schedule

• Starting at $16/hr with open availability and relevant QSR experience
• Other tiers: $14/hr for Shift Managers needing flexible hours
• Pay is based on experience & availability, with potential increases during review
• Seeking candidates with open availability (including weekends/closing as needed)

What You’ll Do (Training Path to Shift Manager)

• Learn McDonald’s systems, routines, and standards through hands-on coaching
• Lead crew during parts of the shift; practice deployment, communication, and guest service
• Support food safety, quality, and cleanliness routines
• Assist with cash management, inventory pulls, and basic staffing/scheduling tasks
• Build toward full Shift Manager accountability for results (speed, accuracy, QSC)

Benefits & Perks

• Tuition assistance for Shift Managers (Archways to Opportunity)
• Uniforms & world-famous food provided (free shift meal)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k plan, etc.
• MCD Perks discounts (national retailers, services, cell phone plans)
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Qualifications

• QSR experience required; management experience preferred but not required
• ServSafe certification preferred (not required - yet!)
• Open availability and/or reliable weekend/dedicated shift availability
• Valid driver’s license
• 18 years or older
• All applicants are subject to a background check