Certified Department Manager

McDonald's; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to 22/hr

PTO

401k

Insurance

Discounts

Free meals

Tuition reimbursement

Online tuition

Training

Advancement

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Ruiz McDonald's in Missouri is seeking a Department Manager with proven McDonald's experience managing a department such as Guest, Kitchen, or People. You will lead shifts, uphold service standards, and help the store achieve daily goals.

The role offers competitive pay up to $22/hr, a week of PTO, a 401k option, insurance, and discounts plus tuition reimbursement. You'll have training and advancement opportunities and bi-weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a McDonald's department or store area.
• Ability to lead shifts weekly and deliver fast, friendly service.
• Knowledge of operations, training, and inventory basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of three departments (Guest, Kitchen, People) or oversee store operations.
• Ensure fast, accurate, friendly service and maintain food safety and cleanliness.
• Train staff, delegate tasks, monitor results, and report to managers.

Skills

McDonald's manager

Shift leadership

Staff training

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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