General Manager

McDonald's; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary of $60,000

Performance-based bonus up to 17%

401(k) with company match

Health insurance options

Paid time off (3 weeks)

Tuition assistance and paid training

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise in St. Louis seeks a General Manager to oversee operations and drive success within the restaurant. This role emphasizes people development, operational excellence, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, an effective communicator, and possesses strong leadership abilities. The organization values a stable management team and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Join us to impact customers and employees positively.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with strong leadership abilities.
• Experience in managing high-performance teams.
• Ability to execute change and lead strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and manage the restaurant floor.
• Coach and develop management team to enhance performance.
• Ensure high standards in service quality and food safety.
• Drive profitability and manage labor effectively.
• Engage with the community and local marketing initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confident leadership

Passion for coaching

Strategic thinking

Personable and positive attitude

Job description

Location & Type

St. Louis Metro Area | Full-Time | In-Person

About Us

Ruiz McDonald’s is the largest McDonald’s franchise group in St. Louis, operating 33+ restaurants with one core belief: Empowering and developing our people comes first. Excellence follows. We invest heavily in leadership development, coaching, and a values-driven culture built on Faith, Fortitude, Generosity, Positivity, Accountability, and Development. With the resources of a large organization and the support of a close leadership team, we give our General Managers everything needed to succeed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A people-first culture where leaders are supported, trained, and developed
• A stable organization with clear growth pathways and strong internal promotion
• Tools, coaching, and staffing support to help your restaurant succeed
• Opportunity to lead a high-volume business and make a real impact on your team and community

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting at $60,000 depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus with the potential of earning an additional 17% of your salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance + Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
• Paid time off (3 weeks)
• Tuition assistance & paid trainingAdditional plans: Critical Illness, Accident Insurance

The Role: General Manager

As a General Manager, you are the business leader of your restaurant. You’ll coach and grow your management team, deliver an excellent guest experience, and run your location with ownership-minded leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and manage the floor during peak hours
• Coach, mentor, and develop Department Managers & Shift Leaders
• Build a strong staffing pipeline that meets restaurant needs
• Improve profitability through sales growth, labor management, and waste reduction
• Deliver high standards in QSC, PM routines, and food safety
• Execute new product rollouts and operational initiatives
• Communicate clearly between owner/operator leadership and your team
• Drive community involvement and local store marketing (if desired)

What Success Looks Like

• Strong, stable management bench
• Consistently high customer satisfaction scores
• Healthy labor metrics and restaurant profitability
• Operational excellence across all dayparts
• A positive, accountable, values-driven team culture

What You Bring

• Highly organized with excellent communication skills
• Confident leadership and the ability to influence others
• Strong people-developer with a passion for coaching
• Strategic thinker who can plan, execute, and lead change
• Personable, positive, and committed to team success

Equal Opportunity Employer: We consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

This role is employed by an independent McDonald’s franchisee, not McDonald’s USA.