Department Manager

Department Manager – 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 will be your employer and is responsible for all employment matters.

We’re looking for a positive, energetic team player who can lead shifts and manage one or more departments. The ideal candidate is flexible, organized, and committed to delivering a fast, friendly, and high‑quality experience for our customers.

• Lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience.
• Manage assigned systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management; set goals, delegate tasks, follow up, and report results to the team and other managers.
• Oversee Guest Service Department operations to guarantee that crew and managers deliver a great customer experience, execute sales promotions effectively, train staff on service procedures, and maintain organization of the Front Counter, McCafé, and Drive‑Thru areas.
• Supervise Kitchen Department activities to ensure the restaurant delivers high‑quality food quickly, maintains food safety and cost control, and trains kitchen staff on production procedures and new menu items.
• Lead People Department responsibilities by hiring qualified crew, training them, and scheduling to meet sales and profit goals; motivate crew and recognize performance throughout their tenure.

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old to manage in a corporate‑owned McDonald’s restaurant.
• Positive team‑player attitude with a flexible schedule and a passion for operating in a fast‑paced environment.

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 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
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life, and accident insurance

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is a separate employer; all employment matters are conducted solely by the franchisee. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my application and will not be involved in any hiring decisions.