Department Manager

McDonald's; Box Elder (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Archways to Opportunity education

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Monthly bonus program

Job summary

McDonald’s in Box Elder, SD seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead shifts, supervise departments, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast‑paced setting.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, and scheduling to meet sales and profit goals while ensuring food safety and quality across front‑line and kitchen areas.

Qualifications

• Experience managing restaurant staff and shifts.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Proven ability to train teams in service procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts weekly, ensure fast, friendly service and accuracy.
• Oversee departments like Training, Food Safety, Inventory.
• Hire, train, and schedule crew to meet goals and profits.
• Maintain clean, organized Front Counter and Drive‑Thru areas.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Customer service

Restaurant operations

Training

Job description

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience. Some managers also lead departments, managing assigned systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management, setting goals, delegating tasks, following up, and reporting results to the team and other managers.

The Guest Service Department Manager’s responsibilities include ensuring crew and managers deliver a great customer experience, that sales promotions are executed correctly, that all service staff are trained in service procedures, and that the Front Counter McCafé and Drive-Thru areas are organized for optimal service.

The Kitchen Department Manager’s responsibilities include ensuring the restaurant delivers high‑quality food quickly, maintaining food safety, controlling food cost, and training all kitchen staff in production procedures, including new menu items.

The People Department Manager’s responsibilities include hiring qualified crew, training them effectively, and scheduling them to meet sales and profit goals. The manager also supports crew through recognition and motivation to ensure they start well and remain engaged.

Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment. We’re looking for positive team players with flexible schedules who enjoy a fast‑paced environment. You must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate‑owned and operated restaurants.

Benefits

• 1 week paid vacation
• Accrued Paid Sick Leave
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high school diploma, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K opportunities with match
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, life, and accident insurance
• Service awards
• Employee Resource Connection
• Monthly bonus program