Experienced Shift Manager

About the role

A McDonald’s Certified Swing Manager is a trained and certified leader responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations during assigned shifts. This role ensures the restaurant operates safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with McDonald’s brand standards, with a strong focus on Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Directs crew members, assigns positions, and manages floor operations to deliver an exceptional customer experience across all channels, including drive-thru, front counter, kiosk, mobile order, and curbside.
• Maintains speed of service, order accuracy, food quality, and hospitality to ensure every guest receives fast, friendly, and accurate service.
• Enforces food safety procedures, proper handwashing, time and temperature controls, equipment maintenance, and cleanliness standards throughout the restaurant.
• Conducts travel paths, ensures critical control points are being followed, and takes immediate corrective action when standards are not met.
• Manages labor deployment to support sales volume while controlling costs.
• Maintains cleanliness standards, monitors waste, completes product counts as required, and protects company assets by following cash-handling and security procedures.
• Trains and coaches crew members on procedures, service behaviors, and brand standards.
• Provides real-time feedback, recognizes strong performance, and addresses performance gaps constructively.
• Creates a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Serves as the operational leader of the shift, balancing people, performance, and procedures to consistently deliver safe food, great service, and a clean, welcoming restaurant environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a food service management role. Certification as a McDonald’s Swing Manager is preferred but not required. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.