Department Manager

McDonald's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts and free meals

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Direct deposit

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Available to full‑time employees in “a

Job summary

A prominent fast-food chain in Austin, Texas is seeking a Department Manager to oversee key operational functions. You will lead employee training, ensure food safety, and manage inventory while supporting the General Manager to achieve performance goals. Strong customer service skills and effective communication are essential. This role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace.
• Strong customer service and support focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs.
• To provide solutions and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal functions including Employee Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management.
• Delegate tasks to team members and report back results.
• Support General Manager to achieve restaurant performance standards.
• Understand that teamwork is key: Partner with the restaurant team to ensure safe and efficient operations of the restaurant

Skills

Customer service focus

Effective communication

Decision making in fast-paced environment

Job description

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Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts and free meals
• Tuition reimbursement and/or educational assistance
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Direct deposit
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Available to full‑time employees in select locations.

This role is vital to the operations within the restaurant because you’ll

• 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:
  • Kitchen – supervise food quality, safety, cost, and new menu items
  • People – hire, train, and schedule restaurant staff to meet sales and profit goals
  • 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

To Be a Successful Department Manager, You’ll Need

• A commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace
• Strong customer service and support focus
• The ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs
• To provide solutions and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment

Additional Information

This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in this restaurant but is not a complete description of all duties of the job. People who work in this restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day and this posting does not list every essential function of the job.

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, to perform essential job functions, and to 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 a separate 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, supervisions, 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries: Restaurants