Shift Manager

McDonald's; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

College tuition assistance

Insurance benefits

401(k) contribution

Free meals

Job summary

A global fast-food leader in Albert Lea is seeking an Entry-Level Shift Manager to lead shifts, ensure exceptional customer service, and maintain quality standards. Responsibilities include staff management, inventory control, and training. The ideal candidate will have previous leadership experience and a flexible schedule. This full-time role offers competitive pay and great benefits including education assistance and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience preferred in a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Flexible schedule to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts to ensure quality service and cleanliness.
• Monitor performance and take action to meet standards.
• Plan for each shift and communicate with the next Shift Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Communication

Job description

McDonald’s Works for Me – I’m going places. I want a satisfying career with good benefits and great opportunities for advancement. I have a lot to offer and I want to grow. The Job for Me – Get a job that inspires your best and moves you forward. Choose your hours. Pursue your education. Build your skills and be yourself. The Team for Me – Our people want to say YES — to working with energy and purpose, finding new talent, providing coaching and direction, honing their leadership skills, and helping to run a business that serves up delicious food and feel‑good moments. The Company for Me – From here, you can go further than you thought possible. Reach your goals and build your future with college tuition assistance, valuable job training, and retirement benefits. Let’s talk.

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 to ensure great quality, service and cleanliness for customers. Shift Managers perform a variety of tasks, including planning for each shift, monitoring performance, taking action to meet standards, monitoring safety, security and profitability, and communicating with the next Shift Manager. They may also be responsible for meeting targets and helping departments meet their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Safety
• Internal Communication
• Inventory Management
• Daily Maintenance and Cleanliness
• Managing Crew
• Quality Food Production
• Exceptional Customer Service
• Safety and Security
• Scheduling
• Training

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 can thrive in the fast‑paced McDonald’s environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Free money towards your education through the McScholars program and Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high school degree, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language
• Insurance benefits: medical, dental and vision coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accident insurance
• Free uniforms
• Service awards
• Free meals
• 401(k) benefit

Pay range is from $14.00 to $20.00 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability status, genetic information, citizenship or any other class characteristic protected by federal or applicable state law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the restaurant you are applying to request accommodation(s).

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Restaurants