General Manager

General Manager role at McDonald's

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is responsible for all employment matters.

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and ensuring the establishment meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. The GM works with leaders to set goals and create plans to achieve them. The GM leads a team of Department Managers, helping them set own goals, monitor progress, and provide coaching to improve their departments. The GM may also be responsible for hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to maintain a capable team.

Ideal candidates should have prior General Manager experience running high‑volume locations. A background in quick‑service restaurants is strongly desired, or experience in hospitality or retail. Candidates must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate‑owned and operated restaurants.

• 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 diploma, 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 posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. By applying to this position, you understand that the application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions.