The Olympic Champion Crew Super Team events, running throughout November at some of the UK's busiest McDonald's restaurants, have been designed to select McDonald's best employees from across the country to work at the four Olympic Park restaurants for the duration of London 2012.
Crew members will have to demonstrate their speed, customer service and ability to work as part of a new team in a fast-paced environment to deliver the ultimate customer experience to Games spectators.
Former England rugby player and coach Clive Woodward gave participants advice on how to have the energy, stamina and teamwork needed to produce their best performance under pressure. In appreciation of his attendance, McDonald's is making a donation to Team GB.
Jill McDonald, CEO at McDonald's UK, said: "Events such as this challenge are helping us seek out our very best people to work in our Olympic Park restaurants during next year's Games. Being able to use our years of experience in customer service to help make London 2012 the best Games ever is something I am hugely proud of. At events up and down the country, our crew members will be put through their paces in order to compete for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of serving customers, athletes and visitors at the Games next summer.
"Their performance will need to be world-class in order to meet the challenge of the Games. We are looking for those people who epitomise McDonald's team spirit, adapt to new environments quickly and can deliver the best possible customer service."
Clive Woodward, director of sport for the British Olympic Association (pictured), added: "This programme is a great example of the efforts some sponsors are going to in order to play their part in ensuring visitors to the Games get the best possible experience. By equipping employees with these skills, McDonald's will not only ensure high levels of customer service at the Games, but it will also leave a lasting legacy for the hospitality sector across the UK.
"I am delighted that as part of the Olympic Champion Crew programme, McDonald's will not only offer opportunities to its crew but also extend support to Team GB, helping athletes prepare for the Games."
Over the past year, restaurant managers have been nominating their strongest employees for a chance to work at London 2012. Following over 100 selection events across the UK throughout November, a squad of 2,000 employees will be chosen from the 12,000 shortlisted.
