A strong McDonald’s manager resume shows three things fast: you lead a crew, you keep service quick and you control costs. Put your role, your numbers and your results where a hiring manager can see them in seconds.
Below are 4 free McDonald’s manager resume examples for a general manager, assistant manager, shift manager and training manager. After them, use the free builder to create your own, then print it or copy it.
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4 McDonald’s Manager Resume Examples
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Restaurant General Manager
Charlotte, NC | (555) 010-0817 | derek.holland@email.com
Summary
Results-driven general manager with 11 years of experience leading quick-service restaurant teams. Skilled in cost control, hiring and customer service, ready to lead a McDonald’s team that raises sales and satisfaction.
Selected Achievements
- Grew monthly sales by 18% in 2 years
- Developed 4 managers who now run their own shifts
- Raised customer satisfaction scores from 82% to 91%
Experience
General Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC | 2021 to present
- Lead 55 employees and 4 managers at a restaurant with about $320,000 in sales a month
- Cut labor costs by 10% with better scheduling
- Raised drive-thru speed by 15% in 6 months
- Passed 6 health inspections in a row with an A grade
- Hire and train about 40 employees a year
Assistant Manager, Sunrise Wrap Kitchen, Gastonia, NC | 2015 to 2021
- Scheduled 30 employees each week
- Managed inventory orders worth about $6,000 a week
- Cut food waste by 8%
- Coached 4 crew members each quarter
- Trained 8 new hires
Education
High School Diploma | 2012
Certifications
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
CPR and First Aid certification
Skills
Team leadership | Cost control | Hiring and training | Food safety | Scheduling | Customer service | Inventory control | Conflict resolution
Assistant Manager
SANDRA PRICE
Atlanta, GA | (555) 010-0828 | sandra.price@email.com
Summary
Organized assistant manager with 6 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in scheduling, inventory and food safety, ready to help a McDonald’s restaurant run smoothly and hit its goals.
Selected Achievements
- Cut overtime by 18% with tighter schedules
- Promoted 3 crew members to shift manager
- Raised customer satisfaction scores from 85% to 90% in 12 months
Experience
Assistant Manager, McDonald’s, Atlanta, GA | 2022 to present
- Build weekly schedules for 35 employees with 0 uncovered shifts
- Manage inventory orders worth about $7,000 a week
- Help raise customer satisfaction scores by 6 points in one year
- Coach 4 crew members each quarter and promote 2 to crew trainer
- Keep food safety checks at 97% on every health inspection
Shift Manager, Riverbend Chicken House, Marietta, GA | 2020 to 2022
- Led a crew of 12 on 4 shifts a week
- Kept drive-thru times under 5 minutes
- Balanced 3 cash drawers a shift
- Trained 4 new employees
- Passed every health inspection
Education
High School Diploma | 2017
Certifications
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
CPR and First Aid certification
Skills
Scheduling | Inventory control | Food safety | Team leadership | Customer service | Cash handling | Quality standards | POS systems
Shift Manager
BRANDON HAYES
Columbus, OH | (555) 010-0839 | brandon.hayes@email.com
Summary
Reliable shift manager with 5 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in team leadership, drive-thru speed and cash handling, ready to keep a McDonald’s crew moving and its customers happy.
Selected Achievements
- Cut drive-thru time by 15% in one year
- Reduced cash variances to 0 for 12 straight months
- Trained 10 crew members
Experience
Shift Manager, McDonald’s, Columbus, OH | 2023 to present
- Lead a crew of 18 employees on 5 shifts a week
- Keep drive-thru times under 3 minutes during peak hours
- Balance 3 cash drawers a shift with 0 variances
- Train 7 new crew members a year on food safety and service
- Cut food waste by 10% with hourly checks on prep and holding times
Crew Trainer, Brightside Burger Co., Dublin, OH | 2021 to 2023
- Trained 5 new crew members
- Worked the drive-thru and counter for about 150 customers a shift
- Counted and balanced 3 cash drawers a week with 0 variances
- Kept food waste under 12% with prep checks
- Earned 8 customer compliments
Education
High School Diploma | 2020
Certifications
Food Handler Card
CPR and First Aid certification
Skills
Team leadership | Drive-thru speed | Cash handling | Food safety | Customer service | Conflict resolution | POS systems | Quality standards
Training Manager
NICOLE BAKER
Phoenix, AZ | (555) 010-0840 | nicole.baker@email.com
Summary
Supportive training manager with 8 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in hiring, coaching and food safety, ready to build a McDonald’s team that serves fast and serves well.
Selected Achievements
- Raised 30-day new-hire retention from 70% to 85%
- Cut training time to full speed from 4 weeks to 3
- Promoted 6 trainees to crew trainer
Experience
Training Manager, McDonald’s, Phoenix, AZ | 2022 to present
- Train about 60 new employees a year on service, safety and cash handling
- Coach 25 crew members each quarter
- Cut new-hire turnover by 20% with a 30-day check-in plan
- Schedule 20 training shifts a month with 0 missed sessions
- Pass 100% of food safety audits on trained stations
Shift Manager, Copper Pan Diner Group, Tempe, AZ | 2018 to 2022
- Led a crew of 14 on 5 shifts a week
- Trained 10 new employees a year
- Balanced 3 cash drawers a shift
- Kept service times under 4 minutes
- Cut food waste by 12%
Education
High School Diploma | 2015
Certifications
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
CPR and First Aid certification
Skills
Hiring and training | Team leadership | Food safety | Scheduling | Customer service | Quality standards | Conflict resolution | Cash handling
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TYLER BROOKS
Charlotte, NC | (555) 010-0829 | tyler.brooks@email.com
Summary
Reliable shift manager with 10 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in team leadership, drive-thru speed and cash handling, ready to keep your crew moving and your customers happy.
Organized assistant manager with 10 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in scheduling, inventory and food safety, ready to help your restaurant run smoothly and hit its goals.
Results-driven restaurant manager with 10 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in cost control, hiring and customer service, ready to lead a team that raises sales and satisfaction.
Reliable shift manager with 6 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in team leadership, drive-thru speed and cash handling, ready to keep your crew moving and your customers happy.
Organized assistant manager with 6 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in scheduling, inventory and food safety, ready to help your restaurant run smoothly and hit its goals.
Results-driven restaurant manager with 6 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in cost control, hiring and customer service, ready to lead a team that raises sales and satisfaction.
Reliable shift manager with 3 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in team leadership, drive-thru speed and cash handling, ready to keep your crew moving and your customers happy.
Organized assistant manager with 3 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in scheduling, inventory and food safety, ready to help your restaurant run smoothly and hit its goals.
Results-driven restaurant manager with 3 years of experience in quick-service restaurants. Skilled in cost control, hiring and customer service, ready to lead a team that raises sales and satisfaction.
Selected Achievements
- Cut drive-thru time by 20% across 3 years of peak shifts
- Reduced cash variances to 0 for 24 straight months
- Trained 18 crew members, 6 of whom became trainers
- Raised customer satisfaction scores from 82% to 91% in 18 months
- Cut overtime by 25% with tighter schedules
- Promoted 5 crew members to shift manager
- Grew monthly sales by 18% in 2 years
- Cut labor costs by 10% while keeping service times under 3 minutes
- Developed 4 managers who now run their own shifts
- Cut drive-thru time by 15% in one year
- Reduced cash variances to 0 for 12 straight months
- Trained 10 crew members
- Raised customer satisfaction scores from 85% to 90% in 12 months
- Cut overtime by 18% with tighter schedules
- Promoted 3 crew members to shift manager
- Grew monthly sales by 12% in 18 months
- Cut labor costs by 8% while keeping service times under 3 minutes
- Developed 3 managers who now run their own shifts
- Cut drive-thru time by 10% in one year
- Reduced cash variances to 0 for 6 straight months
- Trained 6 crew members
- Raised customer satisfaction scores from 87% to 90% in 12 months
- Cut overtime by 12% with tighter schedules
- Promoted 2 crew members to trainer
- Grew monthly sales by 8% in 12 months
- Cut labor costs by 5% while keeping service times under 3 minutes
- Developed 2 managers who now run their own shifts
Experience
Shift Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC
2019 to present
- Lead a crew of 22 employees on 5 shifts a week
- Keep drive-thru times under 3 minutes during peak hours
- Balance 3 cash drawers a shift with 0 variances
- Train 10 new crew members a year on food safety and service
- Cut food waste by 12% with hourly checks on prep and holding times
Assistant Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC
2019 to present
- Build weekly schedules for 45 employees with 0 uncovered shifts
- Manage inventory orders worth about $9,000 a week
- Help raise customer satisfaction scores by 8 points in one year
- Coach 6 crew members each quarter and promote 2 to crew trainer
- Keep food safety checks at 98% on every health inspection
General Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC
2019 to present
- Lead 55 employees and 4 managers at a restaurant with about $320,000 in sales a month
- Cut labor costs by 10% with better scheduling
- Raised drive-thru speed by 15% in 6 months
- Passed 6 health inspections in a row with an A grade
- Hire and train about 40 employees a year
Shift Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC
2022 to present
- Lead a crew of 18 employees on 5 shifts a week
- Keep drive-thru times under 3 minutes during peak hours
- Balance 3 cash drawers a shift with 0 variances
- Train 7 new crew members a year on food safety and service
- Cut food waste by 10% with hourly checks on prep and holding times
Assistant Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC
2022 to present
- Build weekly schedules for 35 employees with 0 uncovered shifts
- Manage inventory orders worth about $7,000 a week
- Help raise customer satisfaction scores by 6 points in one year
- Coach 4 crew members each quarter and promote 2 to crew trainer
- Keep food safety checks at 97% on every health inspection
General Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC
2022 to present
- Lead 45 employees and 3 managers at a restaurant with about $260,000 in sales a month
- Cut labor costs by 8% with better scheduling
- Raised drive-thru speed by 12% in 6 months
- Passed 4 health inspections in a row with an A grade
- Hire and train about 30 employees a year
Shift Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC
2025 to present
- Lead a crew of 14 employees on 4 shifts a week
- Keep drive-thru times under 4 minutes during peak hours
- Balance 2 cash drawers a shift with 0 variances
- Train 5 new crew members a year on food safety and service
- Cut food waste by 8% with hourly checks on prep and holding times
Assistant Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC
2025 to present
- Build weekly schedules for 25 employees with 0 uncovered shifts
- Manage inventory orders worth about $5,000 a week
- Help raise customer satisfaction scores by 5 points in one year
- Coach 3 crew members each quarter and promote 1 to crew trainer
- Keep food safety checks at 96% on every health inspection
General Manager, McDonald’s, Charlotte, NC
2025 to present
- Lead 35 employees and 2 managers at a restaurant with about $200,000 in sales a month
- Cut labor costs by 6% with better scheduling
- Raised drive-thru speed by 10% in 6 months
- Passed 3 health inspections in a row with an A grade
- Hire and train about 20 employees a year
Crew Trainer, Brightside Burger Co., Raleigh, NC | 2016 to 2019
- Trained 8 new crew members
- Worked the drive-thru and counter for about 180 customers a shift
- Counted and balanced 4 cash drawers a week with 0 variances
- Kept food waste under 10% with prep checks
- Earned 12 customer compliments
Shift Manager, Riverbend Chicken House, Concord, NC | 2016 to 2019
- Led a crew of 15 on 4 shifts a week
- Kept drive-thru times under 4 minutes
- Balanced 3 cash drawers a shift
- Trained 6 new employees
- Passed every health inspection
Assistant Manager, Sunrise Wrap Kitchen, Gastonia, NC | 2016 to 2019
- Scheduled 30 employees each week
- Managed inventory orders worth about $6,000 a week
- Cut food waste by 8%
- Coached 4 crew members each quarter
- Trained 8 new hires
Crew Trainer, Brightside Burger Co., Raleigh, NC | 2020 to 2022
- Trained 5 new crew members
- Worked the drive-thru and counter for about 150 customers a shift
- Counted and balanced 3 cash drawers a week with 0 variances
- Kept food waste under 12% with prep checks
- Earned 8 customer compliments
Shift Manager, Riverbend Chicken House, Concord, NC | 2020 to 2022
- Led a crew of 12 on 4 shifts a week
- Kept drive-thru times under 4 minutes
- Balanced 2 cash drawers a shift
- Trained 4 new employees
- Passed every health inspection
Assistant Manager, Sunrise Wrap Kitchen, Gastonia, NC | 2020 to 2022
- Scheduled 24 employees each week
- Managed inventory orders worth about $4,500 a week
- Cut food waste by 6%
- Coached 3 crew members each quarter
- Trained 5 new hires
Crew Trainer, Brightside Burger Co., Raleigh, NC | 2023 to 2025
- Trained 3 new crew members
- Worked the drive-thru and counter for about 120 customers a shift
- Counted and balanced 3 cash drawers a week with 0 variances
- Kept food waste under 14% with prep checks
- Earned 5 customer compliments
Shift Manager, Riverbend Chicken House, Concord, NC | 2023 to 2025
- Led a crew of 10 on 3 shifts a week
- Kept drive-thru times under 5 minutes
- Balanced 2 cash drawers a shift
- Trained 3 new employees
- Passed every health inspection
Assistant Manager, Sunrise Wrap Kitchen, Gastonia, NC | 2023 to 2025
- Scheduled 18 employees each week
- Managed inventory orders worth about $3,500 a week
- Cut food waste by 5%
- Coached 2 crew members each quarter
- Trained 3 new hires
Education
High School Diploma | 2013
High School Diploma | 2017
High School Diploma | 2020
Certifications
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Food Handler Card
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Food Handler Card
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Food Handler Card
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
- ServSafe Food Handler certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
- ServSafe Food Handler certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
- ServSafe Food Handler certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
Skills
- Team leadership
- Scheduling
- Food safety
- Inventory control
- Cost control
- Customer service
- Drive-thru speed
- Hiring and training
- Cash handling
- Conflict resolution
- POS systems
- Quality standards
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Which Example Fits You?
| Your situation | Best example | What to highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Running the whole restaurant | General manager | Sales, labor cost, drive-thru speed and inspection results |
| Supporting the general manager | Assistant manager | Schedules, inventory, satisfaction scores and promotions |
| Leading shifts | Shift manager | Crew size, speed, cash accuracy and training |
| Growing new hires | Training manager | Hires trained, retention and time to full speed |
What Does a McDonald’s Manager Do?
A restaurant manager schedules and leads the crew, keeps food safe, controls costs and keeps customers happy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not track McDonald’s separately, so the figures below cover food service managers in general.
| Fact | BLS figure (food service managers) |
|---|---|
| Median pay (May 2025) | $69,390 a year ($33.36 an hour) |
| Typical entry-level education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Related work experience | Less than 5 years |
| Jobs in 2025 | About 344,300 |
| Projected growth, 2025 to 2035 | 6% |
| Openings each year | About 38,800 |
Figures can change. McDonald’s pay varies by role, location and franchise owner, so check each posting.
How to Write Each Section
| Section | What to put |
|---|---|
| Header | Name, city and state, phone, email |
| Summary | Years, role, 2 or 3 strengths |
| Selected Achievements | 3 proven results with numbers |
| Experience | Action bullets with crew size, sales, speed and cost results |
| Education | Diploma and year |
| Certifications | Food safety and CPR certifications you hold |
| Skills | 6 to 8 skills that match the posting |
McDonald’s Manager Resume Bullet Examples
Start each bullet with an action verb and show a number. These examples are fictional, so replace them with your own true details.
| Area | Example bullet |
|---|---|
| Leadership | Lead 55 employees and 4 managers at a restaurant with about $320,000 in sales a month |
| Speed | Raised drive-thru speed by 15% in 6 months |
| Cost control | Cut labor costs by 10% with better scheduling |
| Food safety | Passed 6 health inspections in a row with an A grade |
| Scheduling | Build weekly schedules for 35 employees with 0 uncovered shifts |
| Inventory | Manage inventory orders worth about $7,000 a week |
| Training | Train 7 new crew members a year on food safety and service |
| Cash | Balance 3 cash drawers a shift with 0 variances |
McDonald’s Manager Resume Keywords by Role
| Role | Keywords to use if they are true |
|---|---|
| General manager | P&L, labor cost, sales growth, hiring, health inspections, drive-thru speed |
| Assistant manager | Scheduling, inventory, ordering, coaching, food safety, customer satisfaction |
| Shift manager | Crew leadership, cash drawers, service speed, peak hours, food waste |
| Training manager | Onboarding, coaching, retention, certification, standards |
Use only keywords that describe work you really do, and match the words in the job posting where they are true.
One Page or Two?
One page is enough for most restaurant managers. General managers with many years or several certifications may use two pages if every line supports the job. Put the strongest, most relevant items first.
McDonald’s Manager Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. It also covers common mistakes, such as vague bullets, listing certifications you do not hold and leaving out numbers. You are ready to apply when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a McDonald’s manager resume include?
Include contact information, a short summary, three selected achievements, work experience with numbers, education, certifications and skills. Show the size of the team you lead, your sales, cost and speed results, and your food safety training.
How long should a McDonald’s manager resume be?
One page is enough for most restaurant managers. A general manager with many years and several certifications can use a second page if every line supports the job.
What skills should I list on a McDonald’s manager resume?
Team leadership, scheduling, food safety, inventory control, cost control, customer service, drive-thru speed, hiring and training, cash handling and conflict resolution. Match the skills to the words in the job posting.
What numbers can I use on a McDonald’s manager resume?
Crew size, drive-thru times, sales, labor cost savings, food waste reduction, customer satisfaction scores, inspection results and employees trained. Use only numbers you can explain in an interview.
Do I need a degree to be a McDonald’s manager?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education for food service managers, usually with some related work experience. List your diploma and any certifications you hold.
Should I list food safety certification?
Yes. A food safety or food handler certification shows you follow health standards. List only the certification you hold, with its name and year.
How do I show promotions on my resume?
List your latest job first and name each title clearly, such as Shift Manager and Assistant Manager. Use a selected achievement or bullet to show a promotion, such as promoted to assistant manager in 2 years.
Should I list references on my resume?
No. Save the space for your experience, and bring a separate reference list to the interview.
How much do food service managers earn?
The BLS reports a May 2025 median pay of $69,390 a year, or $33.36 an hour, for food service managers. McDonald’s pay varies by role, location and franchise owner, so check each posting.
What is the job outlook for food service managers?
The BLS projects 6% growth in food service manager employment from 2025 to 2035, faster than average, with about 38,800 openings each year. A results-focused resume helps you stand out.
Conclusion
A good McDonald’s manager resume is clear, accurate and easy to scan. Show your role, your crew size and the results that keep service fast and costs low. Tailor each application, then use the builder above to write yours.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Food Service Managers (May 2025 pay, 2025 jobs and 2025 to 2035 projections).