McDonald's Manager

McDonald's Manager

MrSchroeder

Lombard, IL

Male, 33

I *was* an assistant manager for a McDonald's Franchisee in Tucson, AZ from 2007 to 2008, and was hired with the explicit intention of being management and not a standard crew member. I worked hard in learning the procedures and processes of the corporation, with a goal of a much longer career than I actually had. My every day life evolved while I was there, starting from the least desirable position to overall operations. I wrote a blog detailing my experiences as well.

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Last Answer on March 02, 2014

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Im a shift manager. having issues with My G.M. for the past 2 days,she has put me in back booth.(we have been fully staffed). dont u think a manager shouldnt be in the back of the store,? how should I hancle this situation?

Asked by brookie over 11 years ago

I think a manager should only be in the back booth if there is no one else able to handle the position well.  In general, a manager should be mobile and crew should be stationary.  If there is something only you as a manager can do, and you're tired to order taking and cash handling, then you cannot do it without interrupting the customer traffic flow.

I would suggest talking to your GM about training crew members to become Aces on the drive-thru so that you, as a trained manager, can be more available to help in areas that need your experience and training more than back booth.  Demonstrate your ability to train those people, demonstrate your willingness to do more and handle more tasks, and most importantly openly communicate.

What is the shelf life of bacon bits in the walk-in refrigerator

Asked by mya over 11 years ago

Good question.  If I recall correctly, 6 months.

How much does a store manager make?

Asked by Mark about 11 years ago

This depends greatly on market, experience, cost of living, and what both the manager and their employer believe they are worth.  Generally mid 30s to high 50s.

I worked for a McDonalds for two years when i was 16-17 (first job) and was fired (attendance). id like to work at a mcds again and possibly work to become shift lead. how r my chances affected? and how can i appeal to management pre and post hire?

Asked by Shay about 11 years ago

Your chances probably are not terrible, depending on how long ago this was.  I hope you've resolved your responsibility issues.

Do you think that the way someone dresses for a job interview effects the chances of getting hired? What do you thinkif they have tattoos?

Asked by mayra about 11 years ago

I'm answering your second question first.

I have kanji (Japanese pictograms/letters) tattooed on my neck.  I also have wrist and forearm tattoos.  Tattoos are very private and unless they're obscene or something, there should never, ever in my opinion be an issue with them.  Not everyone agrees however.

As far as how someone dresses?  Well, that somewhat depends.  It's a low-income job that most people take because there's nothing else they qualify for.  So you have to take that into consideration.  However, if someone's clothing is not nice it can still be clean and appropriate (pants, not shorts, plain shirt or button down or polo, not a band T-shirt, etc.), you can be well groomed and have good hygiene.

How many hours and what was you salary as a manager/ franchisee. Trying to compare my hours to pay rate as a gm of a restaurant and night club working 65-85 hours a week.

Asked by angelsfananthony about 11 years ago

I was working only about 44 hours weekly.  My pay was not great, but better than others.

The pay rate has so many influencing factors, however, that I wouldn't venture to guess.

My new manager said that she would give me a call when the uniform she order came in and l could come in and start( I've watched the videos and filled out all my paper work) . Its been almost two weeks and I haven't heard from her. Any suggestions?

Asked by Jazz about 11 years ago

Call her?