General Manager

About the role

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and ensuring it meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. This is a significant role requiring previous experience managing high-volume locations.

Responsibilities

• Works with the leader to set restaurant goals and create a plan to achieve them.
• Leads a team of Department Managers, helping them set goals, monitor progress, and provide coaching and direction.
• Might be responsible for hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to ensure the restaurant has the right team for the future.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a General Manager in high-volume locations.
• A background in quick-service restaurants or hospitality/review experience is preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older to manage in corporate-owned McDonald’s restaurants.

Qualifications

While not explicitly listed, ideal candidates typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, along with strong leadership and management skills.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operations.

Benefits

• 14-25 days paid vacation
• 6 paid holidays
• Education through Archways to Opportunity (high school degree, college tuition assistance, English classes)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Reimbursement Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, life, and accident insurance

Pay

Competitive pay is offered to General Managers at corporate-owned McDonald’s restaurants.

Schedule

Hours vary based on the restaurant's needs and the General Manager's schedule coordination with the Department Managers.