Department Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Bonus Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Free Meals

Tuition Reimbursement

Pay on Demand

Job summary

An independent restaurant franchise is seeking a Department Manager to oversee operations in Kinston, North Carolina. The role involves leading a team, ensuring quality service, and achieving profitability. Ideal candidates will have previous management experience in high-volume locations. This position offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience, preferably in quick service restaurants.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of managers.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Run a profitable restaurant, ensuring quality and service standards.
• Set goals and create plans with leadership.
• Lead a team of Department Managers, provide coaching.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Team management

Organizational skills

Job description

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Benefits include:

• Competitive Wage
• Bonus Program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Benefits
• Flexible Schedule
• Free Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pay on Demand

This posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s trademarks and food products and is a separate company and employer. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer, handling all employment matters. McDonald’s USA has no control over hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, or scheduling at the restaurant.

Description

McDonald’s works for me. I am looking for a satisfying career with good benefits and great advancement opportunities, and I want to grow.

The job inspires your best and moves you forward. Choose your hours, pursue education, build skills, and be yourself.

The team wants to say YES—working with energy and purpose, finding new talent, providing coaching and direction, honing leadership skills, and helping run a business that serves delicious food and feel‑good moments. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

The company allows you to reach goals, build future with college tuition assistance, job training, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant, ensuring quality, service, and cleanliness standards. They work with leadership to set goals and create plans to achieve them. The GM leads a team of Department Managers, helping them set goals, track progress, and provide coaching. The GM may also hire and develop Department and Shift Managers.

Ideal candidates have previous General Manager experience running high‑volume locations, preferably with a background in quick service restaurants, hospitality, or retail. Must be 18 years or older to manage in corporate owned and operated restaurants.

By applying, you acknowledge that the franchisee, not McDonald’s USA, will be the employer and sole responsible party for employment decisions.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Restaurants