General Manager

This job opportunity is with a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, licensed to use McDonald's logos and food products. This franchisee operates as a separate company and employer from McDonald's USA. It is essential to understand that the franchisee is solely responsible for all employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling of employees. McDonald's USA does not have control over any employment decisions or processes related to this position and will not receive any employment applications or participate in interviewing or hiring decisions. Applicants hired for this role will be employees of the franchisee, not McDonald's USA.

The position offered is for a General Manager role within this franchise-operated McDonald's restaurant. This role is integral to the successful operation of a high-volume quick service restaurant, focusing on profitability and adherence to McDonald's critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. The General Manager is tasked with setting and achieving restaurant goals in collaboration with leadership and leading a team of Department Managers. By coaching, directing, and helping Department Managers to meet their departmental goals, the General Manager ensures the overall success of the restaurant.

This leadership role requires managing multiple facets, including hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to maintain a team that is capable of driving the restaurant towards continuous improvement and business growth. Ideal candidates will possess prior experience as a General Manager, ideally with a track record of running high volume quick service locations. Experience in hospitality or retail sectors is considered advantageous. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to serve as a manager in corporate-owned and operated McDonald's restaurants.

The role offers the flexibility of choosing work hours that fit personal schedules, supporting the pursuit of education, skills development, and personal authenticity in the workplace. It is positioned to provide a satisfying career with excellent opportunities for advancement. The team environment is dynamic and focused on energy, purpose, talent development, leadership growth, and business management that delivers delicious food and feel-good experiences to customers.

This opportunity also comes with a comprehensive benefits package that underscores commitment to employee welfare and career development. Benefits include paid vacation ranging between 15 to 25 days, 10 paid holidays, anniversary bonuses, and an 8-week sabbatical every 10 years. Educational support through Archways to Opportunity helps employees earn high school diplomas, college tuition assistance, and English language classes.

Health and wellness benefits are also provided with medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus pre-tax flexible spending accounts. Insurance options cover short- and long-term disability, life, and accident insurance. Paid leaves of absence, service awards, employee resource connections, adoption assistance, and a matching gifts program add further value to the compensation package.

Candidates joining this restaurant's team will experience a workplace committed to their development, with access to valuable job training and retirement benefits. This career path encourages growth, development, and the achievement of personal and professional goals within a globally recognized brand environment, albeit managed locally by an independent franchisee. Prospective employees should understand the unique employer-employee relationship that exists and the independence of the franchise operator from McDonald’s USA.