Shift Manager Jobs in Tempe, AZ
Shift manager jobs in Tempe, Arizona are in strong demand across retail, food service, and hospitality, concentrated in the Mill Avenue District, Arizona State University's University Drive corridor, and the Tempe Marketplace area. Employers hiring right now include Taco Bell, Arby's, and Zaxby's. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. This restaurant offers a job combo that will fit YOU.
PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay starting at $XX / year plus cash incentives [OR Competitive pay from $XX.XX-$XX.XX / hour plus cash incentives]
- Employee discounts and free meals
- Paid sick leave and/or paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and/or educational assistance
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Weekly direct deposit
- 401k plan*
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
And much, much more!
- Available to full time employees in select locations.
This role is vital to the operations within the restaurant because you’ll:
- Lead the experience: Handle and oversee crew schedules
- Inspire and Empower: Provide encouraging leadership for crew and managers to provide an outstanding guest experience
- Understand that teamwork is key: Supervise and lead food safety and cleanliness measures to meet McDonald’s standards
- Take action first: Take measures around safety, security, inventory, and profitability
- Never stop learning: Cultivate and encourage training, education, and continued learning within the restaurant
- Be results-oriented: Drive and expect a high level of performance from the team
To be a successful Shift Manager, you’ll need:
- Passion for helping and serving others (customers and fellow team members);
- Strong customer service and support focus;
- The ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs; and to provide solutions and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
So, what’s your job combo?
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability status, genetic information, citizenship or any other class characteristic protected by federal or applicable state law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the restaurant you are applying to request accommodation(s).
This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Thus, if you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.
This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in this restaurant but is not a complete description of all duties of the job. People who work in this restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day and this posting does not list every essential function of the job.
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Who's Hiring
- Taco Bell32

- Arby's11

- Zaxby's11

- Pizza Hut11

- McDonald's11

Shift Manager Jobs in Tempe: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a shift manager job in Tempe?
Focus your search on Tempe's highest-density hiring corridors: the Mill Avenue District, the Tempe Marketplace retail hub, and the restaurant and bar strip along University Drive near ASU. Food service, retail chains, and quick-service restaurants fill shift manager openings most consistently here. Candidates who can demonstrate floor leadership, scheduling experience, and comfort managing high-volume student-heavy traffic tend to stand out in Tempe's market.
Which companies hire shift managers in Tempe?
Employers hiring shift managers in Tempe right now include Taco Bell, Arby's, and Zaxby's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tempe's employer mix skews toward national retail chains, fast-casual and quick-service restaurant operators, and hospitality groups serving the ASU campus and nearby sports and entertainment venues.
Are there remote shift manager jobs in Tempe?
Remote shift manager work is uncommon by nature, since most roles involve direct floor supervision and on-site team coordination. About 0% of shift manager openings tied to Tempe are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in operations coordination or e-commerce fulfillment scheduling rather than traditional retail or food service.
How can I get a shift manager job in Tempe with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Tempe is starting as a crew member or team lead at one of the high-volume quick-service or fast-casual restaurants along University Drive or at Tempe Marketplace, where internal promotion to shift manager is common. Large retail employers in the area also hire entry-level leads and promote from within. Showing availability for closing and weekend shifts gives entry-level candidates a clear edge in Tempe's market.
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