Shift Manager

McDonald's; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Educational support

Medical and dental coverage

Service awards

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain is seeking a Shift Manager in Southfield, Michigan. In this role, you will lead the crew during shifts, ensuring fast and friendly service, while maintaining quality, safety, and profitability. Responsibilities include planning shifts, training staff, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate should have previous leadership experience in a relevant field. Benefits include competitive pay and educational support.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Previous leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality preferred.
• Strong team-building skills, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule shifts.
• Oversee shift performance and maintain standards.
• Ensure food safety and quality food production.
• Manage crew, schedule, train, and coach staff.
• Handle inventory management and internal communication.
• Maintain safety, security, and compliance with policies.
• Track performance targets and support departmental goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team-building skills

Flexibility

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Shift Manager – McDonald's

This position is in a McDonald's restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee; the franchisee is the employer.

Overview

Shift Managers lead crew each shift, ensuring fast, accurate, friendly service while maintaining quality, cleanliness, safety, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule shifts.
• Oversee shift performance and maintain McDonald's standards.
• Ensure food safety and quality food production.
• Manage crew, schedule, train, and coach staff.
• Handle inventory management and internal communication.
• Maintain safety, security, and compliance with policies.
• Track performance targets and support departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Previous leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality preferred.
• Strong team‑building skills, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid vacation.
• Educational support: high school completion, college tuition assistance, and language courses through Archways to Opportunity.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Service awards and employee resource connections.