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General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Sabbatical
Education Assistance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
paid leave
Service awards
Employee resource programs
Adoption assistance
Matching gifts program

Job Description

This job posting is for a General Manager position at a restaurant that is independently owned and operated by a franchisee licensed to use McDonald's logos and food products. It is important to note that this franchisee is a separate company and employer from McDonald's USA. All employment decisions, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling, are managed solely by the franchisee. McDonald's USA is not involved in any employment matters for this restaurant and does not receive employment applications or participate in hiring decisions.

The franchisee-operated restaurant maintains the high standards associated with the McDonald's brand in terms of quality, service, and cleanliness, providing a fast-paced, customer-focused work environment. This makes the General Manager role both challenging and rewarding, as it requires strong leadership, operational management, and business acumen to run a profitable restaurant that meets these critical customer standards. The General Manager works collaboratively with other leaders and department managers to set performance goals and ensure that the restaurant achieves operational excellence. This position is perfect for someone who values career growth, enjoys a dynamic team environment, and wants a career path with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

As a General Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Department Managers, each with specific operational responsibilities. You will provide coaching, development, and direction to these managers, helping them establish and meet their individual departmental goals, which in turn drives the success of the entire restaurant. Additionally, you may play a key role in recruiting and developing new management talent, ensuring the restaurant has a strong leadership pipeline to support growth and long-term success.

This role suits candidates with previous experience managing high-volume restaurants, ideally within the quick service restaurant sector. Experience in hospitality or retail management is also relevant. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for the management role in corporate-owned and operated restaurants. This position offers competitive pay along with an attractive benefits package with options designed to support work-life balance, education, health, and financial wellness.

The benefits package includes paid vacation days, paid holidays, sabbaticals, education assistance, health coverage, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, paid leaves of absence, service awards, employee resource programs, adoption assistance, and charitable matching gift opportunities. These benefits create a supportive work culture where employees are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.

Joining this franchisee-operated McDonald's restaurant means becoming part of a well-established brand recognized worldwide yet enjoying the unique experience of working within an independently run operation that values its people and fosters a team-oriented environment. If you are looking for a role that inspires you to bring your best every day, offers flexibility with hours, and supports your education and skills development, this General Manager position could be the perfect fit. Make your move and take your career further with a position that combines operational leadership, team building, and a rewarding work environment.

Job Requirements

  • must be 18 years or older
  • previous management experience
  • knowledge of restaurant operations
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • strong leadership and organizational skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to set and achieve goals

Job Qualifications

  • previous general manager experience running high volume locations
  • experience in quick service restaurants or background in hospitality or retail
  • leadership and team management skills
  • ability to develop and coach managers
  • strong communication skills
  • minimum age of 18 years

Job Duties

  • run a profitable restaurant ensuring high standards of quality service and cleanliness
  • set restaurant goals and create plans to achieve them
  • lead a team of Department Managers providing coaching and direction
  • help Department Managers set and follow up on their goals
  • hire and develop Department and Shift Managers
  • oversee daily restaurant operations
  • maintain customer satisfaction and operational excellence

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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