General Manager

McDonald's; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay starting at $45,000 up

Flexible scheduling

Paid sick leave

College tuition assistance

Training and advancement opportunities

Employee discounts and free meals

Up to $3,000 in tuition assistance

Performance bonuses

Up to 2 weeks of vacation

Job summary

McDonald’s franchisee-operated restaurant in New Jersey seeks a General Manager to run daily operations, drive profitability, and maintain high standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. You will lead and develop Department and Shift Managers, oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance, and manage inventory and costs.

Ideal candidates have GM experience in quick service or hospitality, are 18+, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment while ensuring guest satisfaction and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience in high-volume locations.
• Background in quick service restaurant, hospitality, or retail preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older to be a manager in franchisee-operated restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Run a profitable restaurant and meet McDonald’s customer standards (Quality, Service, Cleanliness).
• Set restaurant goals with a leader and create plans to achieve them.
• Lead a team of Department Managers and coach their departments.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

People management

Food safety

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.

General Manager Responsibilities

• Run a profitable restaurant and ensure it meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.
• Set the restaurant’s goals in partnership with a leader and create a plan to achieve them.
• Lead a team of Department Managers, helping them set their own goals, monitoring progress, and providing coaching and direction to improve their departments.
• Hire and develop Department and Shift Managers to build a capable team for the future.
• Manage all aspects within the restaurant, including food production, guest service and experience, and direct crew and manager work.
• Proactively lead and manage all People processes, including recruiting, hiring and onboarding; staffing; performance management; and training, coaching, and motivating.
• Plan for and make critical business decisions around inventory, budget, and food ordering/costs.
• Ensure food safety measures are set and achieved to McDonald’s standards of excellence.
• Maintain high standards for guest and employee safety.
• Oversee all operational needs of the restaurant, including maintenance plans to meet and exceed standards of excellence.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates should have previous General Manager experience running high volume locations. A background in quick service restaurants is strongly desired, or experience in hospitality or retail. You must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate owned and operated restaurants.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $45,000 up to $65,000 based on experience.
• Flexible scheduling, within certain parameters.
• Paid sick leave.
• College tuition assistance.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Employee discounts and free meals.
• Up to $3,000 in tuition assistance.
• Performance bonuses.
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation.

Required Skills and Attributes

• A commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace.
• Strong customer service and support focus.
• The ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs.
• The ability to provide solutions and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A food safety expert.

Employment Terms

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 whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.