General Manager

McDonald's; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15–25 days paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Educational opportunities through Archways to Opportunity

Adoption assistance

Matching gifts program

Job summary

McDonald's is seeking a General Manager for a franchise in Princeton, West Virginia. This role involves running a profitable restaurant, ensuring top customer standards, and leading a team of Department Managers to meet departmental goals.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing high-volume locations, particularly within quick service restaurants. This position offers multiple benefits including paid vacation, medical coverage, and educational advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in general management, preferably in high-volume quick service or retail.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop teams.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant.
• Set and achieve restaurant goals in coordination with leadership.
• Coach Department Managers to reach their targets.

Skills

General Manager experience

Team leadership

Goal setting

Coaching skills

Quick service restaurant experience

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

This position is with a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee holds a license to use McDonald’s logos and products but is a separate employer. Therefore, all employment matters—including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, and scheduling—are handled by the franchisee, not by McDonald’s USA.

Requirements

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and ensuring it meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. The General Manager works with their leader to set the restaurant’s goals and develop plans to achieve them.

To meet these goals, the General Manager leads a team of Department Managers, helping them set and achieve departmental goals, follow up on progress, and provide coaching. The General Manager may also hire and develop Department and Shift Managers.

Ideal candidates should have previous General Manager experience running high volume locations. A background in quick service restaurants is strongly desired, or experience in hospitality or retail. Candidates must be 18 years or older.

Additional Info

• 15–25 days paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays, anniversary splash, and an 8‑week sabbatical every 10 years
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high school degree, college tuition assistance, and English classes
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pre‑tax flexible spending accounts
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accident insurance
• Paid leaves of absence
• Service awards
• Employee Resource Connection
• Adoption assistance
• Matching gifts program

By applying to this position, you acknowledge that the franchisee is the sole employer and will handle all employment decisions. McDonald’s USA will not receive or review your application.