General Manager

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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. The franchisee is a separate employer and is responsible for all employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald’s USA has no control over hiring, firing, or scheduling decisions.

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The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and for ensuring the restaurant meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. The role involves setting restaurant goals, creating plans to achieve them, and leading a team of Department Managers. The General Manager helps Department Managers set their own goals, follows up on progress, and provides coaching and direction to improve performance.

The General Manager may also be responsible for hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to build a strong future team.

Ideal candidates should have previous General Manager experience running high‑volume locations. A background in quick‑service restaurants, hospitality, or retail is strongly desired. Candidates must be 18 years or older to serve as 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 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

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 recognize that the independent franchisee is a separate employer responsible for all employment matters. I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my application and has no involvement in employment decisions.