Certified Department Manager

McDonald's Restaurants Limited; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 week PTO

401k option

Medical, Dental and other insurance

Employee discounts and free meals

Tuition reimbursement or free tuition

Training and advancement opportunities

Bi-weekly pay via direct deposit orpay

Job summary

Ruiz McDonald's is seeking a qualified Department Manager with proven experience in one of the three restaurant departments: Guest, People, or Kitchen. The role involves leading shifts, guiding department teams, and upholding McDonald’s standards across service and operations.

Ideal candidates are current Certified Swing Managers or have equivalent McDonald’s leadership experience. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including training and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a McDonald's manager with department experience in Guest, People, or Kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts weekly ensuring fast, accurate, friendly service for customers.
• Oversee department responsibilities (Training, Food Safety, Inventory Management), set goals, delegate tasks, and report results to team and other managers.
• Direct The Guest Service, Kitchen, and People Departments to deliver strong performance and great customer experiences.

Job description

Department Manager

Ruiz McDonald's

This is a job for a candidate with experience as a McDonald's manager with experience in one of the 3 restaurant departments: Guest, People or Kitchen. If you are not already at least a Certified Swing Manager for McDonald's, please consider applying for the Shift Leader positions instead.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay up to $22/hr based on experience

• 1 week PTO

• 401k option

• Medical, Dental and other insurance options

• Employee discounts and free meals

• Tuition reimbursement or free tuition to Colorado Technical University (online)

• Training and advancement opportunities

• Bi-weekly pay via direct deposit or paycard

Requirements

Managers lead shifts every week, making sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit. But 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 Departments in a McDonald's Store

• The Guest Service Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure 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 may include making sure the restaurant delivers great quality food to customers, and fast, that food is always safe, that food cost is controlled, and that all kitchen staff are trained in production procedures, including new items that are added to the menu.

• The People Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant hires qualified crew, trains them well, and schedules them to meet restaurant sales and profit goals. This manager’s responsibilities may also include making sure Crew get off to a good start at the restaurant and that they are recognized and motivated throughout their time working there.

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