Department Manager

Darmody Family McDonald's; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

High school diploma program

Meal discounts

Insurance packages

Management training

Discounts on essentials

Phone plan discounts

Friendly work environment

Inclusive team

Quarterly bonus program

Leadership training

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a Restaurant Department Manager to lead shifts and supervise Training, Food Safety, and Inventory tasks. The role stresses delivering a fast, accurate, and friendly customer experience while guiding teams across departments for smooth operations.

Ideal candidates bring prior managerial experience in hospitality or retail, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and are 18 or older. A strong commitment to service and teamwork is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally in restaurant, retail or hospitality.
• Must be 18 years or older to be a manager in corporate owned and operated restaurants.
• Positive team players with flexible schedules who enjoy a fast-paced McDonald’s environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts weekly and manage departments such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management.
• Deliver fast, accurate, and friendly customer experiences and execute sales promotions.
• Hire, train, and schedule crew to meet restaurant goals and recognize performance.
• Ensure Front Counter McCafé and Drive-Thru areas are organized for optimal service.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

McDonald’s® independent Owner-Operator restaurants are staffed by great people. We’re looking for more of them who are interested in growing their careers with competitive benefits, hospitality, leadership, open availability, and teamwork.

We Offer a Variety Of Great Benefits

• 401K Savings Plan*
• College Tuition Assistance of up to $3,000 each year
• Generous Paid Time Off program for eligible employees
• Free High School Diploma Program
• Discounted Meals for Eligible Employees
• Medical/Dental/Eye/Life Insurance Packages*
• Management training program
• Discounts on everyday essentials, movies, electronics and restaurants
• Discounts on phone plans
• Friendly work environment with growth opportunities
• Chance to work with a vibrant, diverse and inclusive team
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Leadership Training

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience. Some managers lead Departments with responsibilities that may include managing Systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management; setting goals; delegating tasks; following up; and reporting results to the team and other managers.

The Guest Service Department Manager’s responsibilities include ensuring Crew and Managers deliver a great customer experience, executing sales promotions, training service staff in service procedures, and organizing Front Counter McCafé and Drive-Thru areas for optimal service.

The Kitchen Department Manager’s responsibilities include delivering high-quality, fast food to customers, ensuring food safety, controlling food cost, and training kitchen staff in production procedures, including new menu items.

The People Department Manager’s responsibilities include hiring qualified crew, training them well, and scheduling to meet restaurant goals. This manager also ensures Crew receive a strong start and are recognized and motivated throughout their time at the restaurant.

Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment. We’re looking for positive team players with flexible schedules who enjoy a fast-paced McDonald’s environment and have a passion for delivering excellent service. You must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate owned and operated restaurants.

This job posting provides information about working in a McDonald’s restaurant but is not a complete job description. Employees perform a variety of tasks daily, and this posting does not list all essential functions.

By applying to this position, you understand you are applying to work at a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is a separate employer. Any information you provide will be submitted to the independent franchisee, which is responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. The franchisee will make all decisions regarding hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling. Information provided may be forwarded to the franchisee organization to process and evaluate your application. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and will have no involvement in employment decisions. You may contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.