Department Manager
Listed on 2025-12-01
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Restaurant/Food Service
Fast Food / Food Service
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This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is the employer, not McDonald’s USA. Any employment decisions are made by the franchisee.
DescriptionMcDonald's Works for Me.
I'm going places. I want a satisfying career with good benefits and great opportunities for advancement. I have a lot to offer and I want to grow.
The Job for Me – Get a job that inspires your best and moves you forward. Choose your hours. Pursue your education. Build your skills and be yourself.
The Team for Me – Our people want to say YES — to working with energy and purpose, finding new talent, providing coaching and direction, honing their leadership skills, and helping to run a business that serves up delicious food and feel-good moments. Does this sound like you? You'll fit right in.
The Company for Me – From here, you can go further than you thought possible. Reach your goals and build your future with college tuition assistance, valuable job training, and retirement benefits.
Let’s talk. Make your move.
RequirementsManagers lead shifts every week, making sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit. Some managers also lead Departments. These managers’ responsibilities may include managing assigned Systems, like Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management, setting goals, delegating tasks to their teams, following up, and reporting results back to their team and other managers.
The Guest Service Department Manager’s responsibilities include ensuring Crew and Managers deliver a great customer experience, that sales promotions are done well, that all service staff are trained in service procedures, and that the Front Counter McCafé and Drive-Thru areas are organized for the best service.
The Kitchen Department Manager’s responsibilities include ensuring the restaurant delivers great quality food to customers, fast service, food safety, controlled food cost, and that all kitchen staff are trained in production procedures, including new menu items.
The People Department Manager’s responsibilities include hiring qualified crew, training them well, scheduling to meet sales and profit goals, and ensuring crew are recognized and motivated throughout their time working there.
Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail or hospitality environment. We’re looking for positive team players with flexible schedules who like to have fun, with the passion to work the famously fast paced McDonald’s environment. You must be 18 years or older to be a manager.
Additional InfoAlong with competitive pay, a Department Manager at a McDonald’s Corporate owned store is eligible for incredible benefits including:
- 1 week 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
- Service awards
- Employee Resource Connection
- Matching gifts program
This job posting contains some 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.
- I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my application.
Seniority level:
Associate
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Sales and Business Development
Industry: Restaurants
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