Department Manager

McDonald's; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education through Archways to Opportunity

Service awards

Employee Resource Connection

Job summary

A global fast-food franchise in Orlando is seeking a Department Manager to lead shifts, manage systems, and ensure high-quality service and food. The ideal candidate has managerial experience, is a team player, and can work in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers benefits including educational assistance and service awards.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally in restaurant, retail, or hospitality.
• Must be 18 years or older to be a manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts ensuring fast, accurate, friendly customer service.
• Manage assigned systems including Training and Inventory Management.
• Set goals, delegate tasks, and report results to team and managers.

Skills

Managerial experience

Flexible schedule

Team player

Job description

Join to apply for the Department Manager role at McDonald’s.

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer.

Description

McDonald’s Works for Me. I’m going places. I want a satisfying career with good benefits and great opportunities for advancement. I have a lot to offer and I want to grow.

The Job for Me – Get a job that inspires your best and moves you forward. Choose your hours, pursue your education, build your skills and be yourself.

The Team for Me – Our people want to say YES—working with energy and purpose, finding new talent, providing coaching and direction, honing leadership skills, and helping to run a business that serves delicious food and feel‑good moments. Does this sound like you? You’ll fit right in.

The Company for Me – From here, you can go further than you thought possible. Reach your goals and build your future with college tuition assistance, valuable job training, and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts every week, ensuring fast, accurate, friendly customer service.
• Manage assigned systems (Training, Food Safety, Inventory Management).
• Set goals, delegate tasks, follow up, and report results to team and other managers.
• For the Guest Service Department Manager, ensure Crew and Managers deliver a great customer experience, execute sales promotions, train service staff, and keep the Front Counter McCafé and Drive‑Thru organized.
• For the Kitchen Department Manager, ensure high‑quality food, safety, cost control, and training of kitchen staff on new items.
• For the People Department Manager, hire qualified crew, train them, schedule to meet sales and profit goals, and recognize and motivate staff.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• Positive team player with flexible schedule and passion for fast‑paced McDonald’s environment.
• Must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate‑owned restaurants.

Benefits

• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including options to earn a high school diploma, college tuition assistance, and ESL classes.
• Service awards.
• Employee Resource Connection.

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions regarding employment matters.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Restaurants

Location: Orlando, FL