Shift Manager In Training

McDonald's; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee meal discounts

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

McDonald's in Blaine, MN is seeking candidates for the Shift Manager in Training through our Fast-Track Restaurant Leadership Program. You will receive paid training and gain hands-on leadership experience in a fast-paced environment, with clear progression toward Shift Manager, Assistant Manager, and General Manager roles.

The program emphasizes people development, customer service, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Restaurant experience helpful but not required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• During paid training, learn every aspect of restaurant operations.
• Demonstrate customer service excellence and uphold food safety standards.
• Lead and coach team members during shifts.
• Manage scheduling, labor, and inventory as assigned.
• Ensure adherence to safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• After certification, lead a shift, develop crew members, and drive profitability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Team supervision

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Manager in Training

Fast-Track Restaurant Leadership Program

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

If you have experience leading people in restaurants, retail, hospitality, customer service, or another fast-paced environment, we'll provide the training you need to become a McDonald's Shift Manager.

Our paid leadership development program prepares motivated candidates for promotion into Shift Management, with opportunities for continued advancement into Assistant Manager and General Manager roles.

This is more than a job- it's a career path.

What You'll Earn

• Starting pay: $15-$18/hour (based on experience)

• Paid training

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Assistance

• Employee meal discounts

In Addition, After Certification

• Shift Manager pay: $18-$21/hour

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Additional career advancement opportunities

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you have:

• Previous supervisory, shift lead, or management experience

• Restaurant, retail, hospitality, customer service, or food service experience

• A passion for developing people

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

No McDonald's experience? No problem. We'll teach you our systems.

What You'll Do

During your paid training, you'll learn every aspect of restaurant operations, including:

• Customer service excellence

• Food safety and quality standards

• Team leadership and coaching

• Inventory and labor management

• Restaurant operations

• Scheduling and shift execution

• Problem solving and decision making

• Safety, cleanliness, and compliance

Once certified as a Shift Manager, you will:

• Lead a team during assigned shifts

• Coach and develop crew members

• Deliver outstanding customer experiences

• Ensure food safety and operational excellence

• Manage labor, inventory, and profitability goals

• Maintain McDonald's Quality, Service & Cleanliness standards

• Help build a positive, high-performing team culture

Career Growth

Many of our restaurant leaders started as crew members or Shift Managers.

Successful graduates of this program have opportunities to continue growing into:

• Assistant General Manager

• General Manager

• Multi-Unit Leadership

If you're looking for a company that invests in your future, we'd love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Restaurant experience is helpful but not required

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [e-mail] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald's corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying.

McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at https://news.mcdonalds.com/news-releases/news-release-details/prioritizing-health-safety-and-community-mcdonalds-shares.