Opening Shift Manager (starting at $17/hr) Get certified as a McDonald's manager with Ruiz McDonald's!

McDonald's; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts and free meals

Tuition reimbursement

Free online tuition

Training opportunities

Bi-weekly direct deposit

Job summary

McDonald's is seeking an Opening Shift Manager in Missouri to lead daily restaurant operations and the crew during opening shifts. You will manage schedules, mentor team members, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold food safety and cleanliness standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, fast decision-making, and a focus on training and development to foster career growth within the restaurant network. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to guest experience and service quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew scheduling and shift coverage to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide leadership to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
• Supervise food safety and cleanliness to McDonald's standards.
• Take action on safety, inventory, and profitability measures.
• Cultivate training and development within the restaurant.
• Drive high performance and accountability across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Opening Shift Manager

Get certified as a McDonald's shift manager with Ruiz McDonald's and have a job for the rest of your life!

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay from $17-20/hour based on experience

• Employee discounts and free meals

• Tuition reimbursement or free tuition to Colorado Technical University (online)

• Training and advancement opportunities

• Bi-weekly direct deposit or paycards

Why This Role Matters

This role is vital to the operations within the restaurant because you’ll:

• Lead the experience: Handle and oversee crew schedules

• Inspire and empower: Provide encouraging leadership for crew and managers to deliver an outstanding guest experience

• Champion teamwork: Supervise and lead food safety and cleanliness measures to meet McDonald's standards

• Take action first: Take measures around safety, security, inventory, and profitability

• Never stop learning: Cultivate and encourage training, education, and continued learning within the restaurant

• Be results-oriented: Drive and expect a high level of performance from the team

What You’ll Bring

To be a successful Shift Manager, you’ll need:

• Passion for helping and serving others (customers and fellow team members)

• Strong customer service and support focus

• The ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs

• The ability to provide solutions and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

At Ruiz McDonald's 2026 is The Year of Development. Get certified as a McDonald's shift manager with us and have a job for the rest of your life! Upon completing our training you will have the credentials needed to get a management job at any McDonald's, no matter where life takes you. Stick with us and grow your career!

McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald's corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying.

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