McDonald’s Department Manager

Meadows Family Restaurants; Mittagong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Meadows Family Restaurants Pty Ltd owns and runs McDonald's Mittagong. This full-time Department Manager role involves overseeing daily store operations, ensuring adherence to McDonald's SOPs, and leading front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

You will drive food safety, staff development, audits, and KPI reporting, with a strong emphasis on compliance with the Fast Food Industry Award 2020 and WHS requirements; a diploma and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience, including at least 1 year in a management role within McDonald's or a similar fast‑food environment.
• Diploma in management or higher; or 3+ years of relevant experience in lieu.
• Completion of one or more Department Streams Courses, including post-class action plan.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) and Fire Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain before start).
• Knowledge of Fast Food Industry Award 2020 and implementation experience.
• Experience audits, risk reviews, and workplace investigations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily store operations in alignment with McDonald's standards and SOPs.
• Oversee front-of-house and back-of-house activities including product flow, food safety, kitchen efficiency and shift execution.
• Monitor compliance with HACCP, WHS, and internal audit frameworks.
• Prepare for and lead internal and external audits with up-to-date, auditable documentation.
• Ensure employment practices comply with the Fast Food Industry Award 2020, including rostering and payroll.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as sales growth, COGS, wastage and labour-to-sales ratio.
• Manage budgets, including cost forecasting and P&L accountability.
• Lead inventory control using digital stock management systems and ensure loss prevention.
• Lead structured training programs to upskill shift leaders, supervisors and assistant managers.
• Implement customer service standards and training to ensure high-quality service.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Training programs

Auditing

Food safety

Operations management

Budgeting

KPIs reporting

Compliance

Staff rostering

Education

Diploma in Management or higher

Department Streams Course or equivalent

Tools

InMoment

BrandM8

Job description

This is a full-time Department Manager position at Meadows Family Restaurants Pty Ltd, which owns and runs McDonald's Mittagong. The role involves managing daily store operations in alignment with McDonald's operational standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), overseeing all front-of-house and back-of-house activities, and ensuring compliance with HACCP protocols, WHS legislation, and internal audit frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily store operations in alignment with McDonald's operational standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Oversee all front-of-house and back-of-house activities including product flow, food safety, kitchen efficiency, and shift execution
• Monitor compliance with HACCP protocols, WHS legislation, and internal audit frameworks
• Prepare for and lead internal and external audits, ensuring all compliance documentation is current and fully auditable
• Ensure all employment practices comply with the Fast Food Industry Award 2020, including rostering, children and young person's employment legislation, and payroll compliance
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as sales growth, COGS, wastage, and labour-to-sales ratio
• Manage budgets, including cost forecasting and P&L accountability
• Lead inventory control using digital stock management systems, ensuring loss prevention and supplier compliance
• Lead structured training programs aligned with McDonald's L&D frameworks to upskill shift leaders, supervisors, and assistant managers
• Implement customer service standards and training programs to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality service

About you

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, including 1-year experience in a management position within a McDonald's operation
• Diploma in management or higher qualification or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu
• Completion of one or more of the Department Streams Course or equivalent, including the post-class action plan
• Current and valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (required)
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) and Fire Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Working knowledge of the Fast Food Industry Award 2020 and experience in implementing award-based compliance
• Proficiency with operational systems such as InMoment, BrandM8
• Experience preparing for or managing compliance audits, risk reviews, and workplace investigations
• Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills, particularly with training and mentoring upcoming management staff
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Performance bonus
• 8-hour shift
• Rotating roster

About us

Meadows Family Restaurants Pty Ltd owns and runs McDonald's Mittagong. We are in the business of delivering Business Leaders, giving people the training and tools to succeed in medium to large organisations. Our successful Family Franchise has been in McDonald's for over 40 years; our people are our success.