General Manager

Gilroy-1st McDonald's; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free meals

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Gilroy-1st McDonald's in Gilroy, CA is seeking a General Manager to lead all restaurant operations, guest experience, and crew supervision. This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic planning to ensure consistency, safety, and quality.

You will oversee food production, inventory, staffing, performance management, and career development, while delivering results through a motivated team and adherence to McDonald's standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, motivating, or developing others.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and meet customer needs.
• Commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead all restaurant operations, including food production and guest service, while overseeing crew and management.
• Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, staffing and performance management.
• Plan for inventory, budgeting, and cost controls while ensuring food safety and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

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?