Shift Manager- $17/hr

McDonald's; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $17/hr

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacations

Bonus holiday pay

Flexible hours

Free manager meals

Free uniforms

Paid holidays

Service awards

Refer a friend program

Monthly raffles

Job summary

McDonald's in Illinois is seeking a Shift Manager to lead weekly shifts, ensure fast, accurate, and friendly service, and guide crew and managers to uphold quality, safety, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include shift planning, monitoring performance, and driving targets while maintaining profitability and strong team communication. Ideal candidates bring leadership experience and a flexible, team‑oriented mindset for a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts every week, providing leadership to crew and other managers during a shift to ensure outstanding quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Plan for each shift, monitor performance, and take action to meet McDonald’s standards.
• Monitor safety, security, and profitability, and communicate with the next Shift Manager to prepare for the next shift.
• Meet targets during shifts and help assigned departments meet their goals.
• Attend to duties such as scheduling and training to support the team for every shift.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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

Shift Managers perform a variety of tasks, including planning for each shift, monitoring performance during the shift, taking action to ensure the team meets McDonald’s standards, monitoring safety, security, and profitability, and communicating with the next Shift Manager to help prepare them for a great shift. They may also be responsible for meeting targets during their shifts and helping their assigned 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 thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Candidates must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate‑owned and operated restaurants.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $17/hr
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacations
• Bonus holiday pay
• Flexible hours
• Free manager meals
• Free uniforms
• Paid holidays
• Service awards
• Refer a friend program
• Monthly raffles

Legal Notice

This position is performed at a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is the sole employer and responsible for all employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling. McDonald’s USA has no involvement in these decisions and will not receive a copy of the application. By applying, you acknowledge that you are applying to work for the franchisee, not McDonald’s USA.