General Manager

McDonald's; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days paid vacation

Education through Archways to Opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) program

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life and accident insurance

Paid leaves of absence

Bonus program

Job summary

McDonald's is seeking a General Manager for its Lake Elsinore restaurant, operated by an independent franchisee. The role includes running a profitable restaurant while ensuring quality service and cleanliness.

Key responsibilities involve setting goals, leading Department Managers, and hiring staff to build a strong future team. Applicants should have experience managing high-volume establishments and a background in quick service restaurants or retail.

Benefits include paid vacation, medical coverage, a 401(k) program, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have previous General Manager experience running high-volume locations.
• Background in hospitality or retail is strongly desired.
• Age requirement: must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Runs a profitable restaurant and meets critical customer standards.
• Sets restaurant goals and develops plans to achieve them.
• Leads managers, helping them set goals and monitor progress.

Skills

General Manager experience

Background in quick service restaurants

Leadership skills

Job description

Job Summary

This position is for a General Manager at a McDonald’s restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is the employer for employment matters; McDonald’s USA has no control over hiring, discipline, or scheduling.

Responsibilities

Runs a profitable restaurant and meets critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.

Sets restaurant goals with leadership and develops plans to achieve them.

Leads Department Managers, helping them set goals, monitor progress, and providing coaching to improve their departments.

Hires and develops Department and Shift Managers to build a strong future team.

Qualifications

Previous General Manager experience running high‑volume locations.

Background in quick service restaurants, hospitality, or retail is strongly desired.

Must be 18 years or older to be a manager in corporate owned and operated restaurants.

Benefits

• 10 days paid vacation
• Education through Archways to Opportunity—including opportunities to earn a high school degree, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accident insurance
• Paid leaves of absence
• Bonus program
• Employee Resource Connection
• Spanish Under the Arches
• 401(k) program

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 franchisee is the only company responsible for employment matters, and McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my application.