General Manager

McDonald's; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical insurance

100% vision insurance

$3,000 tuition assistance

401(k) with 4% company matching

Free employee work meal

10 vacation days

Birthday paid time off

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise in Neptune City, NJ, is seeking a General Manager to oversee a high-volume restaurant. This role focuses on achieving quality, service, and cleanliness standards while leading and developing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have experience in quick-service environments and possess excellent communication and coaching skills. The salary ranges from $58,000 to $85,000 with additional monthly bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Running a profitable restaurant ensuring quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Leading a team of Department Managers with specific responsibilities.
• Hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers.

Skills

General Manager experience running high-volume locations

Background in quick-service restaurants

Experience in hospitality or retail

Proven track record of coaching and developing staff

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher education

Job description

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The Gillis Organization owns and operates McDonald's Restaurant Franchises in Bergen, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean County in New Jersey. Our focus is to enhance the customer experience by providing excellent service with gold‑standard quality products while making our patrons and employees feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated.

About the Role

McDonald's Works for Me. I want a satisfying career with good benefits and great opportunities for advancement. I have a lot to offer, and I want to grow.

The Job for Me – Get a job that inspires your best and moves you forward. Choose your hours, pursue your education, build your skills, and be yourself.

The Team for Me – Our people want to say YES—to working with energy and purpose, finding new talent, providing coaching and direction, honing their leadership skills, and helping run a business serving delicious food and feel‑good moments. Does this sound like you? Then you’ll fit right in.

The Company for Me – From here, you can go further than you thought possible. Reach your goals and build your future with college tuition assistance, valuable job training, and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities and Duties

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and ensuring the restaurant meets McDonald's critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. The General Manager works with the leader to set the restaurant's goals and create a plan to achieve the goals.

To meet restaurant goals, the General Manager works with others, leading a team of Department Managers with specific responsibilities in the restaurant. This includes helping the Department Managers set their goals, following up on their progress, and providing coaching and direction to improve their Departments. By improving the Departments, the restaurant improves! The General Manager may also be responsible for hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to ensure the restaurant has the right team to lead in the future.

Qualifications

• General Manager experience running high‑volume locations
• A background in quick‑service restaurants
• Experience in hospitality or retail
• Proven track record of coaching and developing staff
• High School Diploma/GED or higher education
• Excellent communication skills

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $58,000 – $85,000. Starting salary depends on experience and the volume of the location! Plus, monthly bonus opportunities of $1,000 are based on the performance matrix.

Benefits

• 100% medical insurance – Dental insurance coverage
• 100% vision insurance – Life & accident insurance coverage
• Potential relocation assistance if you live beyond 100 miles of the store location
• $3,000 tuition assistance
• 5 paid time off days
• 10 vacation days
• Birthday paid time off
• McPerks discount program
• Free employee work meal
• Free uniforms and McDonald's swag
• Free English classes offered
• Earn college credit for McDonald's training
• Free advising services
• Great partnership with Colorado Tech University
• Travel stipend after meeting retention requirements
• 401(k) with a 4% company matching