Shift Manager

McDonald's; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay option

Paid vacation

Education assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Free uniforms

Job summary

An independent restaurant franchise is looking for a Shift Manager in Birmingham, Alabama. The role involves leading shifts, managing a team, and ensuring exceptional customer service while maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards. Candidates should have prior leadership experience and a flexible schedule. This position offers full-time employment with various benefits including paid vacation and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience preferred in a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Must be 18 years or older to be a manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts ensuring quality service and cleanliness.
• Monitor shift performance and safety.
• Communicate effectively with team members for smooth transitions.
• Ensure food safety, safety, and security.
• Schedule staffing and training.
• Maintain inventory and daily cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer Service

Food Safety

Job description

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee holds a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, but is a separate company and employer. All employment matters—hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling—are handled by the franchisee, not McDonald’s USA.

Overview
We’re looking for motivated individuals who want a satisfying career with good benefits and opportunities for advancement. Pick your hours, pursue your education, build your skills, and grow with us. 

Requirements

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, including planning for each shift, monitoring performance, taking corrective action, monitoring safety, security, and profitability, and communicating with the next Shift Manager to prepare a smooth shift transition. They also meet targets during their shifts and help assigned departments meet their goals.

As a Shift Manager, You May Be Responsible For

• 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 seeking positive team players with a flexible schedule who enjoy a fast‑paced environment. Candidates must be 18 years or older to be a manager in a corporate‑owned restaurant.

Additional Information – Benefits

• Tapcheck – daily pay option
• Paid vacation
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high school degree, college tuition assistance, and English as a second language classes
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available
• Free uniforms

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you are applying to a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is the sole employer and will handle all employment decisions. Any information you provide will be submitted only to the franchisee.