Department Manager

McDonald's; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free meals/discounted meals

Paid time off

Flexible Scheduling

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Job summary

McDonald's in Orland Park, Illinois, is hiring Department Managers to lead shifts and ensure quality customer service and food safety. Responsibilities include overseeing training, inventory management, and ensuring a great customer experience. Candidates should have managerial experience preferably in a restaurant or retail environment, a flexible schedule, and be at least 18 years old. The position offers an hourly wage between $17.00 to $22.00 based on experience and availability.

Qualifications

• Preferred: previous managerial experience in a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Must be 18 years or older to manage.
• Candidates should be positive team players.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts ensuring fast, accurate, and friendly service.
• Oversee department systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality food quickly and safely.
• Hire qualified crew, train them, and schedule to meet goals.

Skills

Managerial experience

Team player

Flexible schedule

Passion for fast-paced environment

Job description

NOW HIRING DEPARTMENT MANAGERS at $17.00- $22.00 PER HOUR (depending on experience and availability).

Benefits and Perks

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free meals/discounted meals
• Paid time off
• Flexible Scheduling
• Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Responsibilities

Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive fast, accurate, and friendly service. They also oversee department systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management, setting goals, delegating tasks, following up, and reporting results to their teams and other managers.

Guest Service Department Managers ensure crew and managers deliver a great customer experience, that sales promotions are executed properly, that service staff are trained in procedures, and that Front Counter McCafé and Drive‑Thru areas are organized for optimal service.

Kitchen Department Managers ensure the restaurant delivers high‑quality food quickly, that food is safe, food costs are controlled, and all kitchen staff are trained in production procedures, including new menu items.

People Department Managers ensure the restaurant hires qualified crew, trains them effectively, and schedules them to meet sales and profit goals. They also motivate crew throughout their employment.

Qualifications

Preferred: previous managerial experience, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment. Candidates should be positive team players with flexible schedules, a passion for working in a fast‑paced environment, and must be 18 years or older to manage in our corporate‑owned restaurants.