General Manager

General Manager – McDonald's Franchise

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This position is at a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is your employer and is responsible for all employment matters. McDonald’s USA has no control over hiring, firing, or employee decisions at the restaurant.

McDonald’s Works for Me. I’m going places. I want a satisfying career with good benefits and great opportunities for advancement. The job inspires your best, lets you choose your hours, pursue education, build skills, and be yourself. Our people say YES to energy and purpose, coaching, leadership development, and running a business that delivers delicious food and feel‑good moments. Reach your goals with college tuition assistance, valuable job training, and retirement benefits.

• Run a profitable restaurant and ensure it meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.
• Work with leaders to set restaurant goals and develop plans to achieve them.
• Lead a team of Department Managers, set their goals, follow up on progress, and provide coaching to improve their departments.
• Hire and develop Department and Shift Managers to build a strong leadership team.

• Minimum 3 years of General Manager experience in high‑volume locations.
• Background in quick‑service restaurants, hospitality, or retail is strongly desired.
• Must be 18 years or older.

• Paid vacation.
• Education opportunities through Archways to Opportunity, including earning a high school degree, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Service awards.
• Employee Resource Connection.
• Matching gifts program.

By applying to this position, I understand that the restaurant is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. All employment matters are handled by the franchisee. Information submitted in this application will be forwarded to the franchisee for evaluation. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of the application and will have no involvement in employment decisions.