Shift Leader/Manager

McDonald's; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Education benefits (Archways to Opp)

Job summary

McDonald’s franchisee-owned restaurant in California is hiring a Shift Leader/Manager to oversee shifts, supervise crew and other managers, and ensure fast, accurate, friendly service.

Starting wage is $21 per hour, with a $1 add-on for overnight shifts. Benefits include 15–25 days vacation, 10 holidays, Archways to Opportunity education programs, health coverage, FSAs, disability and life insurance, paid leave, and more.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience preferred, ideally in restaurant/retail/hospitality.
• Positive team player with a flexible schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older to be a manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts each week and supervise crew and other managers to ensure high quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Plan for each shift, monitor performance, ensure safety, security, and profitability, and communicate with the next Shift Manager.
• Help meet shift and department targets and coordinate daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

This job posting is for a Shift Leader/Manager position starting at $21 per hour, also a $1 add‑on per hour is available to employees working an “overnight shift,” in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products when running the restaurant, but it is a separate company and employer from McDonald’s USA. All employment matters are handled by the franchisee; McDonald’s USA has no control over hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

Managers lead shifts each week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience. A Shift Manager provides leadership to crew and other managers during a shift to ensure high quality, service, and cleanliness for customers.

Shift managers perform a variety of tasks, which may include planning for each shift, monitoring performance, taking action to ensure the team meets standards, monitoring safety, security, and profitability, and communicating with the next Shift Manager to help prepare them to run a great shift. Shift managers may also be responsible for meeting targets during their shifts and helping their assigned departments meet 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 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. Applicants must be 18 years or older to be a manager.

Benefits & Compensation

In addition to competitive pay, a Shift Manager at a McDonald’s corporate‑owned restaurant is eligible for the following benefits:

• 15–25 days paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays and an 8‑week sabbatical every 10 years
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high‑school degree, college tuition assistance, and ESL classes
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accident insurance
• Paid leaves of absence
• Service awards
• Employee Resource Connection
• Adoption assistance
• Matching gifts program

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is the only employer responsible for all employment matters, and McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my application or be involved in hiring decisions.