General Manager

McDonald's; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals

Flexible hours

Paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

College tuition assistance

Leadership development program

Job summary

A local fast-food franchise in Monrovia, CA, is seeking a General Manager responsible for ensuring quality service and operational efficiency. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a California Food Handler Card. This full-time position offers competitive pay starting at $29.00 per hour, along with various benefits including free meals, flexible hours, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant operations effectively.
• Oversee crew and ensure quality customer service.
• Plan staffing and manage costs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Leadership

Time management

Education

California Food Handler Card

Job description

Pay Rates starting at: $29.00 - $37.00 / hour plus cash incentives

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older to work in management
• Must be a legal U.S. citizen
• Must have a California Food Handler Card verified by an accredited source (training provided at orientation)

To Be a Successful General Manager, You'll Need

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

Job Description & Responsibilities

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and for making sure the restaurant meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. These standards are high, so this is an extra‑important role! The General Manager works with his/her leader to set the restaurant’s goals and builds a plan to achieve those goals.

• 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

Benefits

• Free employee meals - Applicable immediately before, during or after shifts
• Free uniforms - 2 sets of uniforms provided at orientation
• Flexible hours - Choose the hours that work for you
• Paid Vacation - 5-15 days/year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - Available for eligible employees
• Health Insurance - Available for eligible employees
• Dental Insurance - Available for eligible employees
• Anniversary Splash - Available for eligible employees
• Bereavement Leave
• College tuition assistance - Up to $2500/year for eligible employees
• High School Diploma Program - Earn your HS Diploma at your pace and at no cost through Career Online High School
• English Under the Arches - Improve your English skills for FREE through our ESL Classes
• Education & Career Advising - Schedule 1-on-1 advising sessions, available in both English and Spanish
• Colorado Technical University - Earn a 100% tuition-covered college degree through our partnership with CTU
• Leadership development program - Growth opportunity and on-the-job skills training classes
• Celebrations - Employee recognition events, birthday and anniversary celebrations
• Company awards - Contests and prizes (Employee of the Month, drive‑thru contests, anniversary awards)
• End-of-Year Holiday Gift
• In accordance with California law, we also provide paid sick time to eligible employees.

Organization Description

The MPMC McDonald’s Organization is a locally owned McDonald’s franchise serving the San Gabriel Valley since 1967. We operate 13 store locations in Pasadena, Altadena, Arcadia, Temple City, Rosemead, El Monte, Duarte, Irwindale, Pico Rivera, and Monrovia. We care about our employees and that’s why we provide them with an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed every day. By offering industry-leading education programs and world‑class training, we provide opportunities that inspire confidence and foster valuable skills to help employees thrive wherever they are on their journey, whether they stay at McDonald’s or go elsewhere. A job at McDonald’s is more than just a paycheck – it’s a chance to gain life skills and grow as an individual. And for anyone willing to take advantage of these opportunities…we’re committed to becoming America’s Best First Job.

Additional Info

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability status, genetic information, citizenship or any other class characteristic protected by federal or applicable state law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the restaurant you are applying to request accommodation(s).

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, 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. Thus, 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 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.

This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in this restaurant but is not a complete description of all duties of the job. People who work in this restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day and this posting does not list every essential function of the job.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants