General Manager

About the Franchise

McDonald’s Works for Me is a franchise owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is your employer and is responsible for all employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment decisions.

Job Overview

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and ensuring the restaurant meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. This includes setting the restaurant’s goals, creating plans to achieve them, and leading a team of Department Managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the restaurant’s short‑ and long‑term business plans.
• Lead, coach, and develop Department and Shift Managers to build an effective team.
• Set performance goals for departments, monitor progress, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all McDonald’s operational and quality standards.
• Manage financial performance, including budget, labor costs, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience running high‑volume quick‑service restaurants.
• Strong background in hospitality, retail, or a related field.
• Minimum age 18 years for a manager in a corporate‑owned restaurant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 15–25 days paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays and an 8‑week sabbatical after each 10‑year anniversary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, life and accident insurance
• Paid leaves of absence
• Educational assistance, including opportunities to earn a high school diploma, college tuition assistance, and English as a second language classes through Archways to Opportunity
• Employee Resource Connection, adoption assistance, matching gifts program, and service awards

By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you are applying to work at a restaurant owned and operated by a franchisee independent of McDonald’s USA. All employment decisions will be handled exclusively by the franchisee, and McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your application.