Pagosa Springs - Shift Manager Trainee Start $18.00

McDonald's; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay of $15 per hour

Education assistance

Earned Time Off and Paid Sick Leave

Free Manager Meals and Uniforms

Paid Advancement Training

30% employee discount

Medical benefits after 1 year

Job summary

McDonald's is seeking a Shift Manager in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, who will lead shifts and ensure customers receive a fast, accurate, and friendly experience. The role involves monitoring performance, managing crew, and ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and customer service standards.

The ideal candidate will have previous leadership experience, be a positive team player with a flexible schedule, and must be 18 years or older. This position offers competitive pay starting at $15 per hour with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Planning for each shift.
• Monitoring performance during the shift.
• Communicating with the next Shift Manager for smooth hand‑over.
• Managing Crew and ensuring quality food production.
• Exceptional Customer Service.

Job description

Overview

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by The Bronson Family McDonald's, an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. The posting contains general information about working in a McDonald’s restaurant and does not list all essential functions.

Responsibilities

Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience. A Shift Manager provides leadership to crew and other managers during a shift, ensuring quality, service, and cleanliness for customers. Shift Managers perform tasks including:

• Planning for each shift
• Monitoring performance during the shift
• Taking action to meet McDonald’s standards
• Monitoring safety, security, and profitability
• Communicating with the next Shift Manager for smooth hand‑over
• Meeting targets and helping assigned departments meet their goals
• Food Safety
• Internal Communication
• Inventory Management
• Daily Maintenance and Cleanliness
• Managing Crew
• Quality Food Production
• Exceptional Customer Service
• Safety and Security
• Scheduling
• Training

Qualifications

Previous leadership experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment. We’re looking for positive team players with a flexible schedule who enjoy a fast‑paced environment. Must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our franchised owned and operated restaurants.

Benefits

• Starting $15 per hour with all training conducted in house; fully certified shift running managers start at $18.
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high school degree and college tuition assistance.
• Earned Time Off and Paid Sick Leave.
• Free Manager Meals, Free Uniforms and Shoes.
• Paid Advancement Training.
• 30% employee discount.
• Medical benefits after 1 year, averaging 30 hours per week.

Legal Information

By applying, you understand that the franchisee is a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information you provide will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the sole responsible party for employment decisions. McDonald’s USA will not receive your application and will not be involved in employment decisions.