A Sunbury local is celebrating 30 years of working under the golden arches at the Macca’s in Sunbury and Gisborne.
Sue Betson started her journey at the Sunbury Macca’s in 1991 as a shift manager, before climbing the ranks to restaurant manager, and office manager.
“I was a loyal Macca’s customer and was keen to work for a company that offered excellent training and stable employment,” Ms Betson said.
“I had completed a primary education degree but had not yet secured a full-time teaching role, when the opportunity arose to apply as a manager at the new McDonald’s restaurant… in Sunbury.
“The added bonus was that it was in my local town, five minutes from home.”
Ms Betson said she likes that Macca’s provides a starting point for a lot of people at the beginning of their careers and she likes seeing the growth and development of these staff members.
“[A highlight is] the incredible mentors that I have had over the years,” she said.
“I have the opportunity to work with so many people of all ages and walks of life, and see their confidence grow, as they develop skills and knowledge at all levels of the business.
“It’s wonderful being a part of a [team] that… supports local causes and groups.”
Ms Betson said it has been a pleasure to get to know local people over three decades and learn their regular orders.
“[My go to order is] still and always, the big mac, fries and a hot cup of coffee.”
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