Coordinator, Workplace Experience

McDonald's Restaurants Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a friendly, guest‑focused Front Desk/Visitor Services Associate at our Chicago area Corporate Headquarters. You will warmly welcome visitors, manage badges, answer questions about meetings and events, and support shuttle and facilities in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires hospitality, strong communication, and professionalism. We value a proactive team player who helps with admin tasks and represents Brand McDonald’s with integrity.

Qualifications

• Hospitality and guest‑facing service excellence.
• Strong customer service mindset and professional communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with front desk operations and visitor coordination.
• Familiarity with basic tech tools like kiosks and tablets.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and employees at HQ or Hamburger University.
• Assist with badge creation and access control for visitors.
• Provide meeting/event information and assist with travel inquiries.
• Direct visitors to amenities and assist with wayfinding and shuttle coordination.
• Maintain a polished front desk presence and act as Brand McDonald’s ambassador.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Front desk

Teamwork

Tools

Visitor management system

Kiosk tablets

iPad

Job description

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 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 ofoutstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Duties

• Warmly welcome visitors and employees into our Corporate Headquarters or Hamburger University
• Assist visitors in obtaining visitor badges to enter the office areas
• Demonstrate exemplary hospitality skills; be customer obsessed, display a friendly, positive attitude
• Provide visitors or employees with information about daily meetings or events and assist visitors with travel questions, restaurant recommendations, luggage storage
• Direct visitors to restrooms, beverage service, and other building amenities
• Help with wayfinding within the building
• Provide administrative support, as needed
• Subject matter expert in our visitor management system
• Act as an ambassador for Brand McDonald’s
• Badge assembly: How to prep badges, organize, alphabetize, and complete without support
• Timesheet management: Editing entries, correcting mistakes, and submitting on time
• Badge identification: Knowing the different badge types (visitor, contractor, field, temp, etc.) and when each is used and appropriate workflows
• Lobby coverage expectations: Staying present, aware, and proactive during coverage; knowing when to shift lobbies, work as a team and when to elevate
• Email communication: Responding to personal/GEL emails, writing clear updates, and looping in the right partners
• Calendar awareness: Knowing daily schedules, large groups, and expected visitors
• Escalation steps: Who to contact for tech issues, badge problems, shuttle issues, LGs, HU or guest concerns
• Basic troubleshooting: Restarting kiosk tablets, iPads, checking printers, and resolving simple issues before escalating
• Workday basics: Updating team, checking inbox/teams for tasks, and completing required actions
• Professional: Being approachable, attentive, and maintaining a polished front desk demeanor
• Understanding daily priorities: Knowing what tasks must be done without reminders (restocking badges, LGs, lobby/desk readiness, etc.)
• Shuttle coordination: Understanding shuttle timing and who to contact for support
• Large group support : Knowing the workflow for LGs, especially for high‑volume days, and loop in the LG subject matter expert when needed
• Awareness of building partners: Knowing who Security, SOLO, HU, Facilities, Tech Bar, and Shuttle Ops are and when to involve them
• Understanding SOPs: Following established processes without needing reminders or re‑explanations
• Self‑management: Staying productive during downtime, anticipating needs, and completing tasks without being prompted

Compensation

• Bonus Eligible: Yes
• Long - Term Incentive: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $27.03 - $33.79 per hour.

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.

Additional Information

• Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.
• 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.

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