Shift Manager KY

Join the Kilroy Family Restaurants Team!

Our Mission

To develop exceptional employees who serve our communities with high‑quality food while creating a safe, respectful, family‑focused environment — on both sides of the counter.

Shift Manager – Lead, Grow, and Make an Impact

Managers at our franchise‑owned McDonald’s restaurants lead shifts every week, ensuring every guest receives a fast, accurate, and friendly experience. As a Shift Manager, you set the tone for the team, guide operations, and help deliver the Quality, Service, and Cleanliness we’re known for.

This is a great opportunity for leaders who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want to grow their careers.

What You’ll Do

Shift Managers take ownership of the shift and help the team succeed. Your responsibilities may include:

• Food Safety

• Internal Communication

• Inventory Management

• Daily Maintenance & Cleanliness

• Crew Management & Coaching

• Quality Food Production

• Exceptional Customer Service

• Safety & Security Oversight

• Scheduling Support

• Training & Development

You’ll plan for each shift, monitor performance, take action to uphold McDonald’s standards, and communicate with the next Shift Manager to ensure a smooth handoff. You may also help your department meet its goals and targets.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking positive, dependable leaders who enjoy working with people and thrive in a fast‑moving environment. You’ll be successful if you bring:

• Previous leadership experience (restaurant, retail, or hospitality preferred)

• A flexible schedule

• A team‑first mindset

• A passion for creating a great guest experience

• The ability to lead with confidence and positivity

You must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate‑owned and operated restaurants.

Pay & Benefits

Starting pay: $15–$18/hr

We offer a strong benefits package to support your growth and well‑being:

• Up to 10 Days Paid Time Off

• On‑Demand Pay

• Education Support through Archways to Opportunity (High School Diploma, College Tuition Assistance, ESL)

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

• Referral Program

Requsition ID: PDX_MC_0266C8B6-9F8D-4CA9-B493-AAC071A1647C_12311

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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

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