Department Manager

Department Manager at McDonald's

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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, but it is a separate company and employer from McDonald’s USA. If you are hired, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is responsible for all employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling.

McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant and will not receive a copy of your employment application.

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• Lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit.
• Lead Departments by managing assigned systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management, setting goals, delegating tasks, following up, and reporting results.
• Directly support the General Manager to achieve restaurant performance and quality standards in three areas:
  Kitchen – supervise food quality, safety, cost, and new menu items;
  People – hire, train, and schedule restaurant staff to meet sales and profit goals;
  Service – deliver a memorable guest experience by ensuring all staff is trained and organizing key service areas.
• Partner with the restaurant team to ensure safe and efficient operations of the restaurant.

• Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Positive team player with a flexible schedule and passion to work in the famously fast‑paced McDonald’s environment.
• Must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate owned and operated restaurants.
• A commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace.
• Strong customer service and support focus; the ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs; and to provide solutions and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive pay starting at $17.00 per hour up to $22.00 per hour based on experience.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid sick leave.
• College tuition assistance and up to $3,000 in tuition assistance.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Employee discounts and free meals.
• Paid vacations.
• Possible performance bonuses.

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, who 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 to 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.