Consultant, McOpCo Operations

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  • Birmingham, United Kingdom, B72 1SY
  • Employee
  • Competitive

Overview

About Us

McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.

Department Overview

Consults to a group of McOpCo restaurants. Developing a team of Business Managers, who nurture their people to consistently deliver outstanding QSC, maximising sales levels and optimising profit

To provide values-based leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to assigned restaurants, to maximise the long-term sales and profit potential of each assigned restaurant. Builds a positive business relationship with Business Managers and restaurant management teams. Also builds authentic community-based relationships to enhance trust in the brand

They consistently demonstrate McDonald’s values and leadership behaviours to role model excellence and build productive relationships with all stakeholders inside and outside the business.

What Team will I be a part of?

  • You will report to the Director of Operations
  • Your stakeholder groups will span across both Office and Operations leadership teams and will include Director of Operations, Business Managers, Restaurant Management teams and external customers and suppliers
Duties
  • People
    • Setting and supporting the provision of establishment numbers/workforce planning
    • Collaborating with Director and Business Manager to ensure that individual performance targets are established, performance reviews are conducted on time and communicated one-on-one, performance improvement plans are implemented, and performance shortfalls are corrected.
    • Understanding and implementing all appropriate HR policies, employment legislation, security and safety procedures, ensuring compliance at restaurant level.
    • Identifying, nurturing, developing the restaurant teams to ensure there is a talent pipeline of future leaders in place for the group.
    • Engaging with the restaurant team and having a platform for listening to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment.
    • Ensuring the implementation of training and development systems across all restaurants.
  • QSC/ Sales Building
    • Protecting the McDonald’s brand and focusing on the long-term benefit of the McDonald’s system by ensuring that restaurants meet McDonald's QSC operational standards, food safety standards, and hygiene standards.
    • Proactively identifying and addressing threats and barriers.
    • Demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of service by consistently observing restaurant operations, troubleshooting shift management, taking on-the- spot corrective actions, and recognizing successes.
    • Completing restaurant-based audits.
    • Ensuring that restaurants implement all local and national promotions successfully.
    • Coordinating the implementation and execution of new products and processes. consistently within their restaurants through the use of NABIT bundles and updates.
    • Actively implementing the Roadmap to Best Loved.
    • Completing announced and unannounced visits to restaurants covering all dayparts.
    • Leveraging leadership qualities within the consultant group.
  • Business Results
    • Using all information resources available to identify opportunities and threats to optimize restaurant performance adjusting business plan tactics accordingly.
    • Accepting individual and team responsibility and accountability for actions and results.
    • Assisting restaurant management teams by collecting and analyzing daily, weekly and monthly statistical information and then supporting by recommending appropriate remedial action.
    • Setting and collecting financial information and assists with monthly P&L statements for each restaurant and individual consultant group, ensuring that financial information is processed corrected and there is adherence to all financial policies (e.g. expenses, petty cash, National Cash Policy)
    • Querying and reporting of any discrepancies outside of financial policies.
    • Completing audits to ensure that restaurants meet McDonald’s operating standards and procedures.
    • Being curious about the overall strategy of the Business and adapting this across the group of restaurants.
    • Inspiring and striving to exceed goals, targets, embracing change for standards of performance to capitalize on opportunities
  • Measures of Accountability
    • Roadmap to Best Loved
    • PACE
    • Sales Growth
    • P&Ls
    • People Development and Talent Planning
    • Hygiene & Safety
    • Community Involvement
    • Sustainability
Qualifications
  • An inclusive leader: you will be a collaborative, thought-provoking leader, encouraging your team to bring their whole self to McDonald’s by embracing a diverse workforce and understanding the benefits of a diverse, equitable and inclusive team. You will treat others with dignity, value others points of view and take time to develop positive relationships. You will live the values everyday and bring them to life through every interaction, creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive team culture.
  • A great communicator: You will inspire people to take action and affect the business direction. Leads conversations on important topics. Networking and building relationships with peers, franchisee consultants and departments within the office
  • A team player: You’ll have a track record of developing and nurturing effective relationships and networks of alliances with others to collaborate. You will be naturally consultative in approach, taking enjoyment in sharing knowledge and inspiring and supporting others to deliver business-critical work.
  • A self-starter: You’ll be able to work on your own and in a team; prepare to be independent.

Must haves:

  • Strong communication skills.
  • High energy levels and a passion for delivering a great customer experience.
  • Able to deliver results that will benefit the overall business.
  • Ability to think strategically and take action that will deliver long-term business success.
  • To be able to work in an agile manner and be resilient in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
  • Computer literate – proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel.

Company Vision and Culture

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonalds and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.

McDonalds is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.

Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.

Serve: We put our customers and our people first

Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone

Integrity: We do the right thing

Community: We are good neighbours

Family: We get better together

At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life...

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.

Benefits

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Hybrid Working

Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
wellness

Private Medical Care

Corporate employees receive private medical care, either immediately or following 6 months service depending on your role.
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Holiday Allowance

Full-time office employees receive 28 days paid holiday annually, plus 2 months sabbatical per every 10 years’ service.
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Wellness Benefits

Your wellbeing matters. Enjoy access to wellbeing resources, mental health support, and initiatives designed to help you feel your best – in and out of work.
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Pension & Life Assurance

Access our stakeholder pension scheme alongside Life Assurance cover if you contribute a minimum of 3%.
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Career Growth

We highly value talent and believe in helping our people grow. We support career progression through mentorship, training and leadership development opportunities.
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Values Heroes

We live by our values and we reward those who demonstrate their commitment to them.
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Performance Reviews & Bonus

Your performance will be reviewed formally every 6 months and pay is reviewed annually based on performance. There is also potential to receive an annual bonus each year.
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Meals at Work

You can choose food from our restaurant menu on your break and can even try the latest promotions.
recognition

Length of service

Your length of service doesn’t go unnoticed – we reward you with monetary benefits for long service.
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Pay & Perks

Receive competitive pay and a range of exclusive perks, including employee discounts and an on-site gym at our Head Office.
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Employee Discounts

Benefit from our generous employee discount scheme, covering a range of retailers and services across the UK.
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Summer Fridays

Summer Fridays allow our Corporate Careers teams to finish early, every Friday, during the summer months.

Location

This is a field role, meaning you'll spend your time out in our restaurants or on the road, providing hands-on support to operations. You'll be a valued member of the team, working closely with our people to support both restaurant operations and our wider corporate functions.

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Consultant, McOpCo Operations


Location:
Birmingham, United Kingdom, B72 1SY
Contract Type:
Employee
Pay:
Competitive

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from the recruitment process?

The recruitment process differs for each role. If we think you’re a good fit, we’ll invite you to a competency based interview and then onto a second interview usually with an associated task to complete or present.

What are the pay rates at McDonald’s?

Our pay rates differ from role to role, but we always ensure that these rates remain competitive. Alongside this, we also offer a wide range of benefits including holiday and sick pay, and employee discounts that offer savings at over 1,600 retailers.

Does McDonald's offer flexible working?

Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid working model with 3 days in the office to foster collaborative team environment and 2 days remote to support work/ life balance.

What documents should I provide as proof of eligibility to work?

Before we can employ you, we are required to verify your eligibility to work in the UK & Ireland. You’ll need to provide acceptable original documents such as a valid passport or a valid UK/Ireland visa (with a college letter listing term dates, where applicable). Only original documents will be accepted.

How do I apply for a vacancy at McDonald’s head office?

Either click on the 'Job search' page or the ‘Job search’ button on the page of the vacancy you’re interested in. Then select the role that suits you, and complete an online application form.

How much holiday am I entitled to?

All full-time members of the Head Office team get 28 days paid holiday as well as bank holidays on top. For part-time workers, holiday will be determined on a pro-rata basis.

What do I wear in the office?

At our Head Office, we have a Dress for your Day Policy - the bottom line is that we want you to be empowered to make the decisions that meet the needs of your day.

I have a disability, what support can I get with my McDonald's job application?

During the application process, you can request for any reasonable adjustments to be made so you can find the right support needed during the application and onwards.

I want my pronouns to be known if I get this role, is this possible?

Yes. When you work in Head Office, you’ll receive a company email address and will easily be able to include your desired pronouns in the signature.

Can I get individual feedback on my application or interview?

Due to the high level of applications we receive not everyone will receive individual feedback. This depends on where you are in our process and this could potentially be written or over the phone.

Are there any wellbeing services I can access?

Yes! McDonald’s has a wellbeing hub on the staff website and our colleagues have access to the Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which is run by AXA health care, offering a variety of services.

Is there opportunity for progression at McDonald’s?

Definitely. We highly value talent and always aim to encourage employees to remain within our business. To put it into perspective, half of our Executive Team started their career in restaurants. At McDonald’s, there are no limits to how far or fast you can progress.