McDonald's
Shift Leader - Development Pathway
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The Role
Job Title - Shift Leader
Fancy stepping up and running the show?
You know who we are. You know what we do. Now we want you to become part of what makes us tick. Our Shift Leaders keep everything running smoothly. From keeping the team buzzing to making sure our food’s hot, fresh, and fast. We’re looking for people who enjoy working fast and have strong leadership, with a can-do attitude.
What’s in it for you?
- Pay starts at £13.26–£14.26 per hour
- Hands-on training with experienced managers
- Real opportunities to grow and move up
- Be part of a tight-knit team that’s all about support and respect
You’ll be right at the heart of it – leading shifts, keeping things flowing, solving problems on the fly, ensuring customers have a great experience and contributing to profitable performances. Sound like a bit of you? Let’s make it happen.
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With this being a restaurant-based role, you’ll be getting stuck in with everything – from breakfast shifts to late nights (and overnights if your restaurant runs 24 hours). You’ll work a mix of shift patterns, including weekends and bank holidays, so you’ll get full experience of how the whole operation runs – and become a real pro at it.
No suit. No stress – just real opportunity.
Career Progression and Continuous Development
At McDonald’s we take pride in investing and developing home grown talent and giving the staff the opportunity to “Earn whilst you learn”. McDonald’s apprenticeships are aligned to job roles, meaning you can put your new knowledge, behaviours and skills into practice in our restaurants every day. Our apprenticeship courses include:
- Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship
- Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship
- Level 4 Hospitality Manager Apprenticeship
- Level 6 – Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (Available when you become assistant manager)
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Two Stage Interview Process
Stage 1 – Interview with Tom (Learning and Development Manager) followed by a tour of the kitchen.
Stage 2 – 1 hour shoulder-to-shoulder session with a current shift manager where you will see what it takes to be a shift manager, manage others, carry out operational checks. This will be followed by meeting with Saj (the restaurant owner) where you can discuss the role in more detail.
What other benefits are included?
- 6 Weeks Holiday per year
- Flexible Hours
- Access to Level 2, 3, 4 and 6 apprenticeships (including school leaver degree apprenticeships).
- Enrolment in Pension scheme
- Meal allowance
- Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more...
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