Opening Shift Manager (one weekend day a must)

McDonald's; Town of Peru (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain is seeking an Opening Shift Manager in Town of Peru, NY. This role involves leading daily shifts, ensuring outstanding customer service, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have previous leadership experience and strong people skills. Flexibility to work varied shifts is necessary. This position offers the chance to develop your team and enhance operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership in hospitality or retail is often preferred.
• A 'can-do' attitude and commitment to high standards are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and direct crew while leading by example.
• Manage daily operations, including inventory and meeting sales targets.
• Ensure fast, accurate, and friendly service to meet standards.

Skills

Strong people skills

Leadership

Customer service focus

Flexibility

Job description

Opening Shift Manager (one weekend day a must)

Join to apply for the Opening Shift Manager (one weekend day a must) role at McDonald's. A McDonald's Swing Manager leads daily shifts, ensuring fast, friendly service and high standards for Quality, Service, and Cleanliness (QSC). By overseeing crew and managing operations (inventory, scheduling), hitting sales goals, handling food safety, they act as a key leader during varied shifts (day/night/weekends), focusing on team development and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Inspiring and directing crew and other managers, leading by example.
• Operations: Managing daily tasks, including inventory, orders, waste, and meeting sales targets.
• Customer Experience: Ensuring fast, accurate, and friendly service to meet QSC standards.
• Team Management: Scheduling, training new members, and fostering a positive, high-performance environment.
• Safety & Security: Overseeing food safety, cleanliness, and restaurant security.

What it means to “Swing”

• Varied Shifts: Working different shifts (mornings, nights, weekends) to cover the restaurant’s full operating hours, hence the “swing”.
• Flexibility: Requires a flexible schedule to meet the restaurant’s needs.

Typical Requirements & Environment

• Experience: Previous leadership in hospitality or retail is often preferred.
• Skills: Strong people skills, a “can‑do” attitude, and commitment to high standards are essential.
• Pace: A fast‑paced, team‑focused, and sometimes stressful environment during peak times.