Department Manager

McDonald's; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free meals / discounted meals

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Job summary

McDonald's in South Holland, Illinois is seeking a Department Manager with an hourly wage of $17.00–$22.00, depending on experience. Responsibilities include leading shifts, managing departmental systems, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Candidates should have previous managerial experience, be team players, and be at least 18 years old. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally in restaurant, retail, or hospitality.
• Positive team player with flexible schedule and passion for fast‑paced environment.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience.
• Manage departmental systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management.
• Ensure crew deliver excellent customer experience and execute sales promotions.
• Ensure quality food delivery and food safety in Kitchen Department.
• Hire and train qualified crew to meet sales and profit goals.

Skills

Managerial experience

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Position

Department Managers – hourly wage $17.00–$22.00, depending on experience and availability.

Benefits and Perks

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

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts each week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience.
• Manage assigned departmental systems such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management; set goals, delegate tasks, follow up, and report results to team and other managers.
• Guest Service Department: ensure crew and managers deliver excellent customer experience, execute sales promotions, train staff in service procedures, and maintain organization of Front Counter McCafé and Drive‑Thru areas.
• Kitchen Department: ensure quality food delivery, food safety, cost control, and proper training of kitchen staff for production procedures and new menu items.
• People Department: hire qualified crew, train them, schedule them to meet sales and profit goals, ensure crew get off to a good start, and recognize and motivate them.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally in restaurant, retail, or hospitality.
• Positive team player with flexible schedule and passion for fast‑paced environment.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Employment Information

This posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is a separate company and employer. All employment matters are the responsibility of the franchisee, which will hire, fire, discipline, supervise, staff, and schedule employees. McDonald’s USA has no involvement in employment decisions.

Any information you provide in this application will be submitted to the independent franchisee, who is the sole employer. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your application and will not be involved in any employment decisions.