Shift Manager In Training

McDonald's; Minneapolis (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 Minnesota is offering a Fast-Track Restaurant Leadership Program to prepare you for promotion to Shift Manager. During paid training, you'll earn $15-$18/hour based on experience, with certified shifts paying $18-$21/hour and opportunities for bonuses, benefits, and tuition assistance.

If you have prior supervisory or leadership experience in restaurants or customer service, you'll develop people, lead teams, and advance to Assistant General Manager and General Manager roles.

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.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of restaurant operations during paid training.
• Provide customer service excellence and uphold food safety standards.
• Lead and coach team members on shift.
• Manage scheduling, labor, and inventory during shifts.
• Deliver outstanding customer experiences after certification.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

People development

Thriving in 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 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.