General Manager

McDonald's Restaurants Limited; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with Company Matching

4 Weeks (20 Days) of Vacation Time

Monthly Bonus Opportunity

Up to $3,000 in Tuition Assistance

100% Paid Tuition through online 0

Job summary

KORY FAMILY McDONALD'S is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-volume restaurant, develop a strong team, drive business results, and own the performance of the operation. You will recruit, train, and coach managers, build plans, monitor metrics, and deliver Quality, Service, and Cleanliness while creating a positive restaurant culture and exceptional customer experiences.

You will lead by example, manage labor and costs, and execute strategies to grow sales and improve profitability in a

Qualifications

• Has previous General Manager experience, preferably running a high-volume restaurant.
• Has experience leading and developing Managers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knows how to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain great people.

Responsibilities

• Leading the overall restaurant operation.
• Taking ownership of restaurant business results.
• Driving sales, profitability, and operational performance.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining great people.
• Creating a positive restaurant culture where employees can succeed.
• Delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Skills

General Manager experience

Leadership

Recruiting & training

Communication

Decision making

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER - LEAD THE TEAM. RUN THE BUSINESS. BUILD YOUR FUTURE.

KORY FAMILY McDONALD'S IS LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT GREAT LEADER!

This isn't just another restaurant management position.

As a General Manager with Kory Family McDonald's, you'll have the opportunity to lead a high-volume restaurant, develop an incredible team, drive business results, and make an impact every single day.

You'll be responsible for the overall success of your restaurant—and you'll have a team and organization behind you to help you succeed.

If you're an experienced restaurant leader who's ready to take ownership, develop people, and run a successful business, we want to meet you.

YOU'RE NOT JUST MANAGING A RESTAURANT - YOU'RE RUNNING A BUSINESS.

As the General Manager, you set the tone for the entire restaurant.

You'll create goals, build plans, develop your leadership team, and make sure your restaurant delivers the Quality, Service, and Cleanliness our customers expect.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the overall restaurant operation


• Taking ownership of restaurant business results


• Driving sales, profitability, and operational performance


• Setting restaurant goals and creating action plans to achieve them


• Building and developing a strong management team


• Coaching Assistant, Department, and Shift Managers


• Recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining great people


• Creating a positive restaurant culture where employees can succeed


• Maintaining high standards for Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Food Safety


• Delivering an outstanding customer experience


• Managing labor, inventory, food cost, and other restaurant systems


• Identifying opportunities and taking action to improve performance


• Recognizing great performance and developing future leaders


• Building a restaurant team that's ready for today—and for the future GREAT GENERAL MANAGERS BUILD GREAT TEAMS

You won't do it alone.

One of your most important responsibilities is the development of your management team and restaurant employees.

You'll work with your leaders to establish goals, measure progress, provide coaching and direction, celebrate successes, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Your ability to hire great people, develop talent, and create future leaders is a huge part of your success as a General Manager.

Because when your people grow, your restaurant grows.

GREAT LEADERS DESERVE GREAT BENEFITS

Along with competitive compensation, eligible General Managers at Kory Family McDonald's can enjoy an INCREDIBLE BENEFITS PACKAGE, including:

• 100% Contribution Toward Employee Health Coverage


• 401(k) with Company Matching


• 4 Weeks (20 Days) of Vacation Time


• Monthly Bonus Opportunity


• Up to $3,000 in Tuition Assistance


• 100% Paid Tuition through online programs at Colorado Technical University


• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities


• Free Employee Meals


• Free Uniforms


• 30% McDonald's Employee Discount


• Special McDonald's employee discounts


• Employee Referral Program


• Monthly Raffle Drawings

Build your career while enjoying benefits designed to support you both inside and outside the restaurant.

TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR RESULTS

As General Manager, you'll have the opportunity to think beyond today's shift.

You'll learn your business, understand your numbers, recognize opportunities, and create strategies that drive results.

We're looking for someone who gets excited about:

• Growing sales


• Driving profitability


• Building strong teams


• Developing future leaders


• Improving restaurant performance


• Creating great customer experiences


• Achieving goals


• Building a winning restaurant culture

You'll have the ability to make an impact—and see the results of your leadership.

ARE YOU OUR NEXT GENERAL MANAGER?

Our ideal candidate:

• Has previous General Manager experience, preferably running a high-volume restaurant


• Has quick-service restaurant experience or a strong background in hospitality or retail management


• Has experience leading and developing Managers


• Understands how to drive sales, profitability, and operational results


• Knows how to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain great people


• Leads by example and holds themselves and their team accountable


• Has strong communication and organizational skills


• Can make confident decisions and solve problems


• Thrives in a fast-paced environment


• Takes pride in delivering an outstanding customer experience


• Has the energy and passion to build a great restaurant culture


• Is ready to take ownership of the business and its results


• Is 18 years of age or older

DEVELOP AS A LEADER

We don't expect our General Managers to stop learning once they get the position.

Continued leadership development is an important part of being successful with Kory Family McDonald's.

Requirement to Advance:

Leading Great Restaurants (3-Day Course) at Hamburger University in Chicago

MORE THAN A MANAGEMENT JOB. BUILD A CAREER.

As a General Manager, you'll continue developing valuable skills in:

Business Management - Leadership - Financial Performance - Operations - Talent Development - Recruiting - Training - Customer Experience - Strategic Planning

And your growth doesn't have to stop when you become a General Manager.

We believe in developing great people and creating opportunities for our strongest leaders to continue advancing.

WHY KORY FAMILY MCDONALD'S?

We've been building great restaurants—and great leaders—for decades.

Kory Family McDonald's is owned and operated by independent McDonald's franchisees Gary and Nick Kory.

Gary started the Kory Family McDonald's organization in 1985, and since then we've grown around one simple principle:

Run great restaurants by investing in great people.

We're especially proud that our leadership team includes many long-term and lifelong McDonald's employees.

That doesn't happen by accident.

We believe in recognizing hard work, rewarding results, developing talent, promoting great people, and creating opportunities to grow.

We're looking for General Managers who believe in those things, too.

READY TO RUN A GREAT RESTAURANT?

If you're an experienced leader who's ready to build a team, grow a business, develop people, and take ownership of your results, this could be your next opportunity.

Lead people. Drive results. Build something you're proud of.

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