Department Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education through Archways to Opprtnt

Paid time off

Bi-weekly pay

Employee discount program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a Department Manager at an independently owned franchisee-operated restaurant in Minnesota/VA. You will lead Guests Services, Kitchen, and People teams to deliver fast, friendly service while managing staff and schedules.

Recent managerial experience in foodservice or retail is preferred; strong leadership, teamwork, and flexibility are essential for success in our fast‑paced environment. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience is preferred in restaurant/retail/hospitality.
• Must be 18 years or older to be a manager.
• Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead departments and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure fast, accurate, friendly service.
• Oversee departments: Guest Service, Kitchen, People.
• Hire, train, and schedule crew to meet goals.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards.

Skills

Managerial experience

Team player

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Job description

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.

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 — to working with energy and purpose, finding new talent, providing coaching and direction, honing their leadership skills, and helping to run a business that serves up 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.

Let’s talk. Make your move.

Requirements

Managers lead shifts every week, making sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit. But some managers also lead Departments. These managers’s responsibilities may include managing assigned Systems, like Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management, setting goals, delegating tasks to their teams, following up, and reporting results back to their team and other managers.

The Guest Service Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure Crew and Managers deliver a great customer experience, that sales promotions are done well, that all service staff are trained in service procedures, and that the Front Counter McCafé and Drive‑Thru areas are organized for the best service.

The Kitchen Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant delivers great quality food to customers, and fast, that food is always safe, that food cost is controlled, and that all kitchen staff are trained in production procedures, including new items that are added to the menu.

The People Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant hires qualified crew, trains them well, and schedules them to meet restaurant sales and profit goals. This manager’s responsibilities may also include making sure Crew get off to a good start at the restaurant and that they are recognized and motivated throughout their time working there.

Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail or hospitality environment. We’re looking for positive team players with flexible schedules who like to have fun, with the passion to work the famously fast paced McDonald’s environment. You must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate owned and operated restaurants.

Additional Info

Along with competitive pay, a Department Manager at a McDonald’s Corporate owned store is eligible for incredible benefits including:

• Education through Archways to Opportunity including opportunities to earn a High School degree, college tuition assistance and English classes as a second language
• Paid Leaves of Absence
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Paid time off
• Bi-weekly pay
• Advance pay by Zayzoon
• Employee discount program
• Service awards
• On job training
• Career growth opportunity's
• Employee Resource Connection
• Adoption Assistance
• Matching gifts program

This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.

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 understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling.