Consultant, Field Operations - ND, SD, and MN

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,281 - 97,852; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Educational assistance program

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off policies

Job summary

A leading global fast-food chain is seeking a Field Operations Consultant to evaluate and enhance restaurant performance. The role involves conducting standard assessments, identifying operational risks, and training franchisees to ensure compliance with brand standards. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, effective time management, and restaurant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and eligibility for bonuses, emphasizing continuous improvement in restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• Must accurately evaluate using measurable facts and observations.
• Must manage travel and evaluation schedule effectively.
• Desire for continuous learning is crucial.
• Restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to analyze restaurant performance.
• Identify risks to customer experience and brand.
• Support operational excellence through training.
• Provide expert coaching to franchisees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Quick learner

Ability to work in changing environment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald’s means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

The Field Operations Consultant role conducts objective restaurant standards evaluations such as Operations Excellence Assessments, Food Safety visits and National Restaurant Building and Equipment Standards assessments. You will analyze restaurant performance across customer experience and operations brand standards. This position also develops a holistic restaurant operations skill set across all restaurant operations systems through ongoing assessment, training, and development.

This position focuses on the North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota markets.

Duties

• Conducts objective evaluations (i.e., Running Great Restaurants Visits, Food Safety Visits, Operations Excellence Assessments, Health & Safety Visits, and National Restaurant Building and Equipment Standards) to analyze restaurant performance across customer experience and McDonald’s operations’ Brand Standards
• Protects the McDonald's brand by identifying issues that may pose risks to customer experience and brand perceptions.
• Supports operational excellence by identifying restaurants that do not meet McDonald's QSC (Quality, Service and Cleanliness) / safety standards.
• Develops a holistic restaurant operations skill set across all Restaurant operations’ systems through ongoing training, learning, and certification in assigned area of expertise.
• Builds deep expertise in Restaurant Operations and provides expert coaching and root cause analysis to Franchisees.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert to provide support to restaurants as requested by Operators on specific operations initiatives (i.e.. Delivery, Drive-Thru, Digital, etc.)
• Uses system and initiative Subject Matter Expertise to drive Guest Counts, Sales, and cashflow through support of operations, initiatives, and Owner/Operator priorities by conducting Performance Excellence Sessions
• Collaborates with Franchise Business Partners to assist in developing a full restaurant consulting toolkit, monitor goals and key metrics, and drive business results.

Qualifications

• Accurate, consistent evaluator that relies on measurable facts and observations- Strong attention to detail and ability to keep reports and evaluations organized.
  Field Operations Consultant
• Effective time management skills to keep up with a demanding evaluation and travel schedule.
• Quick learner capable of developing both a broad understanding of all Restaurant systems and deep expertise in certain areas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build amicable relationships with Franchisee's and restaurant managers.
• Energetic leader with excellent social, communication and presentation skills. Solid influencing and facilitation skills
• Coachable learner with the desire for continuous learning
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.
• Recognizes patterns and develops intuition around common restaurant performance issues.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• High school diploma

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range range -$78,281.00 - $97,852.00per year
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Competencies

Execution Proficiency Background & Values Strategic Proficiency Building Blocks Talent Proficiency

Additional Information

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. McDonald’s Restaurants of California will consider qualified applicants for employment with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

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