General Manager

Join to apply for the General Manager role at McDonald’s. This position is in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is the employer and is responsible for all employment matters.

• Run a profitable restaurant and ensure it meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.
• Set restaurant goals in partnership with leadership and develop plans to achieve them.
• Lead a team of Department Managers, setting their goals, monitoring progress, and providing coaching and direction.
• Hire and develop Department and Shift Managers to build a strong future team.

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

• 15–25 days paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays, anniversary splash, and 8‑week sabbatical every 10 years
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high school degree, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, life and accident insurance
• Paid leaves of absence
• Service awards
• Employee Resource Connection
• Adoption assistance
• Matching gifts program

This job posting contains information about what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee and is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant.

I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee‑operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application.

I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.