General Manager

McDonald's; Vinton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

401(k) eligibility

Employee discounts

Free shift meal

Uniforms provided

Holiday closures

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise in Virginia seeks a General Manager to oversee operations and develop a guest-focused culture. Candidates should have at least 3 years of management experience in a high-volume quick service restaurant and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include managing profit and loss, ensuring operational standards, and leading a high-performing team. This position offers competitive pay and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years management experience in high-volume QSR; McDonald’s experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license; must be 18+ to manage.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee profit and loss, enforce cash control and loss-prevention.
• Manage inventory and labor, build effective schedules.
• Ensure operational excellence in compliance with brand standards.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor team members.
• Review financial KPIs and take corrective actions.

Skills

People‑first leadership

Excellent communication skills

High standards for cleanliness and safety

Flexibility for varied shifts

Job description

General Manager

We’re looking for proven McDonald’s leaders who love the brand, develop great people, and deliver results. As General Manager, you’ll own operations, people, and P&L performance, building a guest‑focused culture that wins every shift.

Pay & Bonus

• Base salary: (based on experience & results)
• Bonus: Monthly performance bonus tied to sales growth, profitability, and QSC metrics

Benefits

Eligibility, waiting periods, and plan details provided upon hire. Benefits and amounts may vary by role and location.

• Healthcare: employer‑paid medical, dental, vision; other options also available
• Time off: Paid vacation
• Education: Archways to Opportunity (college tuition assistance, HS diploma, English Under the Arches)
• Financial: 401(k) eligibility, MCD Perks retailer discounts, 30% in‑app employee discount
• Everyday perks: Free shift meal; uniforms & PPE provided
• Holidays: Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
• Well‑being: Employee Assistance Program (if offered)

What You’ll Own

• P&L & Cash Control: Full ownership of profit and loss; enforce cash, deposit, and loss‑prevention procedures.
• Inventory & Labor: Forecast, order, and manage waste; build schedules that meet demand and optimise labour.
• Operational Excellence: Hold the team to McDonald’s brand standards and company policies for food safety, quality, speed, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and safety.
• People Leadership: Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop a high‑performing, friendly, and diverse team; deliver coaching and performance appraisals; build a strong bench and succession plan.
• Results & Accountability: Review financials and KPIs (sales, guest satisfaction, speed of service, labour, food cost) and take timely corrective action.
• Communication & Handoffs: Align shift leaders/department managers; ensure clear goals and follow‑up across all dayparts.

What It Takes To Succeed

• People‑first leader with excellent guest and team communication skills.
• A bias for action and high standards: clean, safe, positive workplaces where teams thrive.
• 3+ years management in high‑volume QSR; McDonald’s experience strongly preferred.
• Flexible availability aligned to restaurant needs (openings, closings, weekends, and holidays).
• We operate 363 days/year (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).
• Valid driver’s licence; 18+ to manage.
• Background check required.

Ready to lead the restaurant you’d be proud to run?

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Franchisee Notice

This position is with a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is the sole employer responsible for all employment decisions (hiring, scheduling, compensation, policies). By applying, you acknowledge your application will be submitted to and reviewed by the franchisee organization; McDonald’s USA will not receive your application and has no involvement in hiring decisions.

This posting provides a general overview and does not list every task or essential function of the role.