General Manager

McDonald's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Bonus program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

McDonald’s franchisee-operated restaurant in Akron, OH is hiring a General Manager to lead daily operations and drive profitability while upholding Quality, Service, and Cleanliness standards. You will coach Department Managers, set performance goals, and oversee hiring and development of leaders to sustain an effective team.

The role requires proven GM experience in fast-service environments and a track record of strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience in high-volume locations.
• Background in quick-service restaurants or hospitality/retail is desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Run a profitable restaurant meeting McDonald’s Quality, Service, and Cleanliness standards.
• Lead a team of Department Managers, set goals, monitor progress, and coach staff.
• Assist in hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to maintain an effective leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

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, but is a separate company and a separate employer. The franchisee is responsible for all employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling. McDonald’s USA has no involvement in employment decisions.

General Manager – Responsibilities

• Run a profitable restaurant and ensure it meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.
• Work with the leader to set restaurant goals and create plans to achieve them.
• Lead a team of Department Managers, helping them set goals, monitor progress, and providing coaching and direction.
• Assist in hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to maintain an effective leadership team.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience running high‑volume locations.
• Background in quick‑service restaurants strongly desired; experience in hospitality or retail also acceptable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Health benefits
• Bonus program
• $3,000 tuition assistance

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 acknowledge that the independent franchisee is the sole employer and will make all employment decisions. Any information I provide will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who will handle all privacy and hiring processes. I understand that McDonald’s USA will not receive my application or be involved in hiring decisions.