Assistant Manager – McDonald’s Bramley (Leeds)
£32,000 – £39,200 total earning potential
Work pattern Required - Full-Time | Must be fully flexible across weekdays, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings | Immediate start available
Big Career Ambitions? You’re In the Right Place.
We’re serving up more than just world-famous fries – at McDonald’s Bramley, Leeds, we’re building the next generation of leaders.
We’re looking for a driven, people-first Assistant Manager to join our fast-paced, high-performing team. If you’re passionate about customer service, team development, and leading from the front, this is your next step.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of operations – coaching, motivating, and supporting shift managers and crew to deliver a top-tier customer experience every single day.
You’ll lead with confidence, own key performance metrics, and help build a workplace culture that empowers others to thrive.
Pay & Progression
Second Assistant Manager £32,000 base + up to £7,200 KPI bonus
First Assistant Manager £34,500 £9,300 + up to £9300 KPI bonus
Progression between roles is based on performance, typically every 12–18 months.
Next step? Business Manager.
What You’ll Get
- Up to 6 weeks' paid holiday
- Apprenticeship pathways (Level 2 to Level 6 – incl. Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship)
- Meal allowance + employee discounts (top retail & online brands)
- Pension scheme
- Fast-track career progression
- A real chance to lead and shape a team
Key Responsibilities
- Business & Finance
- Support performance against KPIs (sales, profit, customer satisfaction)
- Use reports to drive action plans
- Help manage stock, labour costs, and rotas
- Understand and influence monthly P&L
- People & Operations
- Lead and motivate a diverse team
- Deliver exceptional shift operations
- Coach and develop team members and shift managers
- Be hands-on during peak times
- Customer Service
- Ensure great guest experiences, every time
- Handle complaints with care and professionalism
- Drive a customer-first mindset across the team
- Food Quality & Safety
- Maintain food hygiene and safety standards
- Keep the restaurant clean, safe, and inspection-ready
- Training & Development
- Champion regular 1-2-1s and coaching sessions
- Lead from the front on training and values
- Grow confident, capable team leaders
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years in management or fast-paced hospitality/retail
- Flexible availability (shifts, evenings, weekends)
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Passion for developing others
- A high level of integrity and commitment
- Alignment with McDonald's values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family
Career Pathway Example
- Months 0–18: Second Assistant Manager
- Months 18–36: First Assistant Manager
- Next: Business Manager
We also offer fully funded apprenticeships at every stage – including a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) once you reach Assistant Manager level.
What’s the Hiring Process Like?
We run a two-stage interview designed to make sure we’re the right fit – for you as much as us.
- Interview + Tour with Tom (our Learning & Development Manager) and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the restaurant.
- Join a current Shift Manager for a shoulder-to-shoulder session on the shop floor and a final interview with Saj (Restaurant Owner) to explore the role in detail.
Ready to Step Up?
Apply now and be part of a team where leadership is recognised, supported, and rewarded.
- Let’s build your McDonald’s career – together.
