General Manager

This job opportunity is with an independently owned and operated McDonald's restaurant franchisee, not McDonald's USA. This franchisee holds the license to use McDonald's iconic logos, branding, and food products to deliver an authentic McDonald's experience to customers. Although the franchise operates under McDonald's brand standards, it functions as a separate business entity and employer. Employment matters such as hiring, firing, staffing, scheduling, and disciplinary actions are managed solely by the franchisee. McDonald's USA does not exercise control or involvement over these employment processes, nor do they receive employment applications or conduct interviews. This distinction ensures that the franchise operates with its own management style while maintaining the trusted standards of McDonald's.

The role available is for a General Manager position at this franchisee-owned McDonald's restaurant. This is a highly responsible role that requires strong leadership and business management skills to operate a high volume, fast-paced quick service restaurant. The General Manager is accountable for achieving a profitable restaurant operation while maintaining McDonald's critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness (QSC). Meeting these high standards requires diligent oversight and coordination across all restaurant departments.

As General Manager, you will work closely with leadership to set the restaurant's specific goals and develop actionable plans to successfully reach those goals. You will lead a team of Department Managers by assisting them in setting their own performance objectives, tracking progress, and providing coaching and guidance to optimize department performance. This departmental improvement directly contributes to the overall success of the entire restaurant operation.

A major responsibility of the role includes hiring, training, and developing both Department Managers and Shift Managers to ensure the restaurant maintains a strong and capable leadership team. You will build and sustain a motivated team environment that fosters continuous growth and operational excellence. Ideal candidates come with prior General Manager experience at high volume locations, particularly in quick service restaurants, though experience in hospitality or retail is also valued. Candidates must be at least 18 years old due to legal requirements for management positions.

Working at this franchisee owned McDonald's restaurant brings more than just a paycheck. The compensation package includes competitive pay along with exceptional benefits designed to support career advancement and personal growth. Benefits include paid vacation to encourage work-life balance, access to Archways to Opportunity programs offering education support such as earning a high school diploma, college tuition assistance, and English language classes. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is provided to support employee wellbeing. Additional benefits include short- and long-term disability, life and accident insurance, and an Employee Resource Connection program for further support and engagement.

This position is ideal for driven individuals eager to grow professionally within a brand that is globally recognized while enjoying the benefits of working for a locally managed business. The General Manager role offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for advancement, valuable job training, and the chance to make a difference in a dynamic restaurant environment. If you are committed to delivering excellent customer experiences while leading a team to success, this role is for you. Make your move today and take the next step in your career with this franchisee operated McDonald's restaurant.