General Manager

Gilroy-Chestnut McDonald's; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $45,760–$83,200 (var.)

Employee discounts and free meals

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement/education assist

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Gilroy-Chestnut McDonald's in Gilroy, CA is seeking a General Manager to lead all aspects of the restaurant, from food production to guest service and team leadership, in a fast-paced environment. You will drive excellence in guest experience and manage people processes to recruit, hire, onboard, and develop staff while upholding safety standards.

You’ll oversee inventory, budgeting, and food ordering, ensuring adherence to cost controls and quality.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience leading a team or in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall restaurant operations including food production and guest service.
• Direct crew and manager performance; recruit, hire and onboard staff.
• Plan staffing, performance management, and inventory/budget oversight.
• Ensure food safety and McDonald’s standards across all shifts.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Operations management

Staffing

Budgeting

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA.

General Manager

Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. A job at McDonald’s offers a job combo that fits YOU.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay from $45,760 (for training)to $83,200 depending on McDonald's experience
• Employee discounts and free meals
• Paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement and/or educational assistance
• Training and advancement opportunities

This role is vital to the operations within the restaurant because you’ll:

• Lead the experience: Manage all aspects within the restaurant, including food production, guest service and experience, and direct crew and manager work
• Plan for success: Proactively lead and manage all People processes including but not limited to:
• Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding
• Staffing
• Performance Management

Train, coach and motivate

• Be in the know: Plan for and make critical business decisions around inventory, budget, and food ordering/costs
• Take action first: Ensure food safety measures are set and achieved to McDonald’s standards of excellence
• Inspire and Empower: Maintain high level of standard for guest and employee safety
• Be results oriented: Oversee all operational needs of the restaurant, including maintenance plans to meet and exceed standards of excellence

To be a successful General Manager, you’ll need:

• HSD or GED preferred;
• Passion for helping and serving others (customers and fellow team members);
• 1+ years’ experience leading, motivating and/or developing others OR US Military Service;
• A commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace;
• Strong customer service and support focus;
• The ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs; and
• To provide solutions and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

So, what’s your job combo?