Assistant Manager

McDonald's; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Free meals

Health coverage

Job summary

McDonald's in Ona wa, IA, seeks an Assistant Manager to lead critical internal functions such as Employee Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management. You will delegate tasks, report results, and support the General Manager to reach restaurant goals across kitchen, people, and service areas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and high standards, requiring strong customer focus and the ability to guide staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A humble and hospitable demeanor and a passion for helping and serving others.
• Capability to lead and motivate others.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace.
• Strong customer service and support focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead important internal functions, including Employee Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management.
• Effectively delegate tasks to team members and report back results.
• Directly support the General Manager to achieve restaurant performance and quality standards in kitchen, people, and service.
• Partner with the restaurant team to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Lead by example while upholding company policies and brand standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Team motivation

Learning mindset

Job description

Location: 2720 IOWA AVE N, ONAWA, IA, 51040 Assistant Manager

A great career with a side of always feeling valued. McDonald’s offers a job combo that will fit YOU.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive pay from $20.00 - $24.00 / hour plus cash incentives
• Paid vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts and free meals
• Shared cost medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Cell phone reimbursement* Available to employees who work an average of 30 hours per week or more.

Job Description:

• Take action first: Lead important internal functions, including Employee Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management
• Be results-oriented: Effectively delegate tasks to team members and report back results
• Lead the experience: Directly support the General Manager to achieve restaurant performance and quality standards in three areas:
  1. Kitchen - Supervise food quality, safety, cost, and new menu items
  2. People - Hire, train, and schedule restaurant staff to meet sales and profit goals
  3. Service - Deliver a memorable guest experience by ensuring all staff is trained and organizing key service areas within the restaurant to provide the best service
• Understand that teamwork is key: Partner with the restaurant team to ensure safe and efficient operations of the restaurant
• Shadow of a Leader: Lead by example while upholding all company policies and brand standards

To be successful in this position, you’ll need:

• A humble and hospitable demeanor and a passion for helping and serving others (customers and fellow team members)
• The capability to lead and motivate others
• A desire to learn and grow
• A commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace
• Strong customer service and support focus
• To provide solutions and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• The ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs

So, what’s your job combo?

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability status, genetic information, citizenship or any other class characteristic protected by federal or applicable state law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the restaurant you are applying to request accommodation(s).

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and employer from McDonald’s USA. Thus, if you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your employment application, and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.

This job posting contains some general information about working in this restaurant but only partially describes all the job duties. Restaurant employees perform several tasks daily, and this posting does not list every job's essential function.