Supervisor, Service Management
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London, United Kingdom, N2 8AWEmployeeCompetitive
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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 OverviewAt McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
• Take a class at Hamburger University
• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globeWe are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.
Job Description
As a Supervisor, Service Management – Observability within the GTIO Service Management Office, you will play a critical role in supporting many individuals within global & market accessing and using the observability platforms which support the availability, reliability, and scalability of our customer and store systems.
Success in this role will require excellent critical and customer-obsessed thinking, the ability to influence and deliver through others, a curious mindset, and an appetite for innovation, together with the ability to engage, mobilise and excite our people and partners around business change.
To achieve this, you will work across all departments and be required to act as the ‘go-to’ for Business Change, working closely with the leadership team and subject matter experts to understand and empathise with what people need for success.What team will I be part of?
Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations team (GTIO), where our mission is to deliver modern and relevant technology that supports the way McDonald’s works. We provide best-in-class foundational technology products and services including Global Networking, Cloud, End User Computing, and IT Service Management. It’s our goal to always provide an engaging, relevant, and simple experience for our customers.DutiesDashboards & Reporting (Grafana/New Relic)
• Build and maintain product and service dashboards (incl. user-journey and SPOG views).
• Own KPI / monthly reports and recorded/saved queries; improve panel performance and hygiene.
• Partner with stakeholders to define meaningful metrics and present results clearly.Data Source & Log Integration (Loki/EC2/Cloud)
• Configure and maintain data sources (Loki, EC2/Cloud, Prometheus/others).
• Implement and maintain visualizations from all types of data streams.
• Troubleshoot ingestion, labeling, and parsing to keep signals clean and actionable.APM/Infra Admin (New Relic)
• Support account & user management, agent installations, alert setup/disable, and workflow automations.
• Monitor usage and cost reports; recommend optimizations.Pipelines & Data Hygiene (Cribl)
• Assist with pipeline scripting for routing, enrichment, filtering, and data movement.
• Help maintain data streams and document patterns for reuse.Incident & Request Flow (ServiceNow)
• Triage and update tickets related to observability tools and requests.
• Contribute to runbooks and ensure incident/alert mappings stay current.Enablement & Best Practices
• Ramp up new teams on the platform; publish concise best-practice guides.
• Standardize folders, tags, and ownership; improve signal-to-noiseSkills and Experience required:
• Experience with Observability/SRE/Platform/DevOps (internships welcome).
• Essential technical skills on Python, SQL, Javascript. Hands-on with at least two of: Grafana, New Relic, Cribl, Loki/LogQL, ServiceNow.
• Comfortable writing queries (Grafana transformations, LogQL, NRQL basics) and reading JSON/YAML.
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing concepts, basic Linux understanding, Python and Java Scripting (must) Intermediate level.
• Data Engineering, data modeling, and transformation are a plus.
• Clear written communication; able to produce short, practical docs/runbooks.Nice to have:
• Basics of Kubernetes/Istio signals (logs/metrics/traces).
• Prometheus/PromQL, CloudWatch, or other Grafana data sources.
• Experience with workflow automations (Datadog/New Relic/Grafana Alerting) and cost governance.
• Exposure to data pipelines (Cribl) and log enrichment patterns.What background do I need to have?
You are someone who can think strategically and work across all levels within the organisation –acting with integrity and managing upwards accordingly. The skills and behaviours you will demonstrate are:• A proven track record of managing change effectively across cross-functional teams, global and segment structures and matrix organisations.
• The ability to influence and engage effectively
• Strong communications and storytelling experience
• Work with energy, empathy and passion and can inspire the same in others
• Able to quickly forge genuine and collaborative relationships with stakeholders
• Highly collaborative workstyle with the ability to engage and mobilise teams around common goals
• The ability to spot problems and solve them creatively
• Curious mind-set, never settling for the status quo and advocating for continuous improvement
• You seek and act upon feedback and proactively work on your personal and professional developmentQualifications• Experience working in an Agile team - industry recognized qualifications is a plus (i.e. Scrum.org)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, Jira, Confluence toolsAt McDonald's, we are People from all Walks of Life...
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
perksHybrid Working
Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.wellnessPrivate Medical Care
Corporate employees receive private medical care, either immediately or following 6 months service depending on your role.perksHoliday Allowance
Full-time office employees receive 28 days paid holiday annually, plus 2 months sabbatical per every 10 years’ service.wellnessWellness 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.perksPension & Life Assurance
Access our stakeholder pension scheme alongside Life Assurance cover if you contribute a minimum of 3%.perksCareer Growth
We highly value talent and believe in helping our people grow. We support career progression through mentorship, training and leadership development opportunities.wellnessValues Heroes
We live by our values and we reward those who demonstrate their commitment to them.perksPerformance 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.perksMeals at Work
You can choose food from our restaurant menu on your break and can even try the latest promotions.recognitionLength of service
Your length of service doesn’t go unnoticed – we reward you with monetary benefits for long service.perksPay & Perks
Receive competitive pay and a range of exclusive perks, including employee discounts and an on-site gym at our Head Office.perksEmployee Discounts
Benefit from our generous employee discount scheme, covering a range of retailers and services across the UK.perksSummer Fridays
Summer Fridays allow our Corporate Careers teams to finish early, every Friday, during the summer months.Supervisor, Service Management
- Location:
- London, United Kingdom, N2 8AW
- 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.
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