Department Manager

McDonald's; Gatesville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

One week paid vacation after one year

Education through Archways to Opportunity

Job summary

McDonald's in Gatesville, Texas is seeking managers to lead shifts and departments, ensuring fast, accurate, and friendly customer service. Responsibilities include training staff, promoting sales, and maintaining food quality and safety. Ideal candidates have managerial experience, are team players, and possess a passion for a dynamic work environment. Benefits include competitive pay, paid vacation, educational opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Candidates must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts ensuring fast, accurate, and friendly customer service.
• Train service staff on procedures and maintain organized service areas.
• Hire, train, and motivate crew throughout their time at the restaurant.

Skills

Positive team player

Flexible schedule

Passion for fast-paced environment

Job description

Responsibilities

Managers lead shifts each week, ensuring fast, accurate, and friendly customer service. Some managers also lead departments such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management by setting goals, delegating tasks, following up, and reporting results.

The Guest Service Department Manager ensures the crew and managers deliver a great customer experience, effectively promote sales, train service staff on procedures, and keep the Front Counter, McCafé, and Drive‑Thru areas organized for optimal service.

The Kitchen Department Manager ensures the restaurant delivers great quality food quickly, maintains food safety, controls food cost, and trains kitchen staff on production procedures, including new menu items.

The People Department Manager hires qualified crew, trains them well, schedules them to meet sales and profit goals, and recognizes and motivates crew throughout their time at the restaurant.

Qualifications

Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment. Candidates must be 18 years or older. We are looking for positive team players with flexible schedules, a passion for the fast‑paced environment, and the desire to work in a fun setting.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• One week paid vacation after one year
• Education through Archways to Opportunity—including opportunities to earn a high school degree, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language
• Employee Resource Connection