Department Manager

McDonald's; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Education assistance through Archways to Opportunity

Job summary

McDonald's in Wichita, Kansas is looking for restaurant managers to lead shifts and ensure outstanding customer experiences. The role includes overseeing guest service, kitchen operations, and team management. Previous management experience is preferred, and applicants must be at least 18 years old. Compensation starts at $15-$17 per hour, with benefits including paid vacation and education opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts ensuring fast, accurate, and friendly service.
• Manage assigned systems like Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management.
• Delegate tasks and follow up on results.

Skills

Managerial experience

Team player

Flexibility

Passion for fast-paced environment

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.

Responsibilities

Managers lead shifts every week, ensuring customers receive a fast, accurate, friendly experience. Some managers also lead Departments. These managers’ responsibilities may include managing assigned Systems, such as 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 ensures crew and managers deliver a great customer experience, that sales promotions are executed properly, all service staff are trained in service procedures, and the Front Counter, McCafé, and Drive‑Thru areas are organized for best service.
• The Kitchen Department Manager ensures the restaurant delivers high‑quality food quickly, that food is always safe, that food cost is controlled, and that all kitchen staff are trained in production procedures, including new items added to the menu.
• The People Department Manager ensures the restaurant hires qualified crew, trains them well, and schedules them to meet restaurant sales and profit goals, and that crew receive positive reinforcement and motivation throughout their time working there.

Qualifications

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 and have the passion to work the fast‑paced McDonald’s environment. Applicants must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate owned and operated restaurants.

Compensation & Benefits

• $15-$17 per hour starting pay
• Paid Vacation
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a High School degree, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language.

Acknowledgement

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. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or am hired. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.