Department Manager

McDonald's; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education assistance through Archways to Opportunity

Service awards

Employee Resource Connection

Job summary

A fast-food restaurant franchise is seeking a Department Manager to oversee specific operations, ensuring quality service and training staff. Key responsibilities include managing shifts, ensuring food safety, and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Candidates should have previous managerial experience in a fast-paced environment and be a positive, team-oriented individual. Competitive pay and educational benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally in a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Flexible schedule and passion for fast-paced work.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and oversee service or kitchen operations.
• Ensure crew and managers deliver a great customer experience.
• Manage promotions and organize service areas.
• Maintain food safety and train kitchen staff.
• Hire, train, and schedule qualified crew.
• Recognize and motivate crew throughout their tenure.

Skills

Managerial experience

Team player

Food safety management

Training and development

Job description

Department Manager – McDonald's (Franchise)

Apply for the Department Manager position at a McDonald’s restaurant operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is the employer, not McDonald’s USA. Employment matters such as hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling are handled by the franchisee.

Job Description

The department manager leads a specific department—Guest Service, Kitchen, or People—ensuring a fast, accurate, friendly experience while meeting sales and profit goals. Responsibilities include managing systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management; setting goals; delegating tasks; and reporting results to managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and oversee service or kitchen operations to maintain quality and speed.
• Ensure crew and managers deliver a great customer experience.
• Manage promotions and organize front counter, McCafé, and drive-thru areas.
• Maintain food safety, control food cost, and train kitchen staff on new menu items.
• Hire qualified crew, train them, and schedule them to meet sales and profit goals.
• Recognize and motivate crew throughout their tenure.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally in a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Flexible schedule, positive team player, and passion for fast-paced work.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Education through Archways to Opportunity—high school completion, college tuition assistance, and English classes.
• Service awards.
• Employee Resource Connection.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. By applying, you acknowledge that the franchisee will be the sole employer responsible for all employment matters.