Department Manager
Join a McDonald’s restaurant operated by an independent franchisee and lead the team to deliver a fast, friendly experience.
About this role
The Department Manager will oversee one or more departments—Guest Service, Kitchen or People—ensuring quality, efficiency, training and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience.
- Manage assigned systems such as Training, Food Safety and Inventory Management; set goals, delegate tasks and report results.
- Guest Service: ensure Crew and Managers deliver great customer experience, coordinate sales promotions, train staff on service procedures and keep Front Counter, McCafé and Drive‑Thru organized.
- Kitchen: maintain quality and safety of food, control food cost and train kitchen staff on production procedures.
- People: hire qualified crew, train them, schedule to meet sales and profit goals, recognize and motivate staff.
- Collaborate across departments to improve service, operations and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Previous McDonald’s managerial experience preferred; experience in retail or hospitality is a plus.
- Positive team player with a flexible schedule; able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
- Must be 18 years or older.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with opportunities for performance‑based incentives.
- Paid vacation, medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Free meals and meal discount program.
- Archways to Opportunity: high school degree, college tuition assistance and ESL classes.
- Free uniforms; short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accident insurance.
- Service awards, McPerks employee discount program and referral program.
- On‑the‑job training.
By applying, you acknowledge that the franchisee is your employer and that McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant.