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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By any chance do you remember how to make mochas, frappes, and lattes and what syrups or amount of shots they get? I can never get around to asking a manager and I'm new.

Asked by Dylan about 11 years ago

There should be a sign on the front of the pump station.  However, we did not have McCafe when I worked for McDonald's - the Iced Coffee was a relatively new addition at that time.

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 over 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 over 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 over 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.

I am currently 17 and graduating from high school June 14 and enrolled in the MIT class for MCDonald's and was wondering if it is worth it to become one. Would it look good on a college app or would it help me futher down the line in life at all thxs

Asked by Taylor over 11 years ago

Like all things, you get out of the experience what you put into it.

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 over 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.