Department Manager

McDonald's; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay after 6 months

Free meals

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Service awards

Professional development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

McDonald's in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a Department Manager who will lead shifts, ensuring customers receive a fast and friendly experience. Responsibilities include overseeing specific departments like Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management.

The ideal candidate should have previous managerial experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include vacation pay, free meals, and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Positive team player with a flexible schedule who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and oversee department functions.
• Ensure customers receive a fast, accurate, and friendly experience.
• Set goals, delegate tasks, follow up, and report results.

Skills

Managerial experience

Team player

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Department Manager who will lead shifts and oversee department functions. Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, and friendly experience. Some managers also lead specific departments such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management. Responsibilities include setting goals, delegating tasks, following up, and reporting results. The Guest Service Department Manager ensures crew and managers deliver an excellent customer experience, conduct sales promotions, train service staff, and keep the Front Counter McCafé and Drive‑Thru areas organized for optimal service.

The Kitchen Department Manager ensures the restaurant delivers high‑quality, safe food quickly, controls food costs, and trains kitchen staff on production procedures, including new menu items.

The People Department Manager hires, trains, and schedules crew to meet sales and profit goals, and recognizes and motivates staff throughout their tenure.

Qualifications

Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment. Must be 18 years or older. Positive team player with a flexible schedule who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Vacation pay after 6 months
• Free meals
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including high school completion, college tuition assistance, and ESL classes
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, life, and accident insurance
• Service awards
• Employee Resource Connections
• Free uniforms
• Professional development
• Up to 12 college credits
• Opportunity for advancement

Additional Information

Along with competitive pay, a Department Manager at a McDonald’s corporate‑owned store is eligible for the benefits listed above.

Legal and Accommodation Information

Houcorp will provide reasonable accommodations during its interviews for individuals with disabilities, including an American Sign Language interpreter, upon request. Email your request to [e-mail].

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee will be your employer. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you are applying to work at a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. All application information will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is responsible for all employment decisions.