General Manager

McDonald’s; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Free meals while working

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise in Waunakee seeks a General Manager to lead operations, develop teams, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include managing profitability, fostering a guest-first culture, and community engagement. Ideal candidates have restaurant management experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to the franchise's values. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restaurant management or hospitality.
• Strong business acumen with P&L management experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of managers and crew members.
• Create a guest-first culture and ensure exceptional service.
• Manage profitability and develop budgets and strategies.
• Engage with the community and represent brand values.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

P&L management

Problem-solving

Job description

# General Manager* English## Job Description**General Manager – Carr Family McDonald’s Restaurants** Lead with heart. Build a team. Serve your community. Grow your future. As General Manager, you’ll take ownership, ensuring seamless operations, team development, and exceptional guest experiences every day.What You’ll Do1. People Leadership & Talent Development- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of managers and crew members, cultivating a supportive, high-performance culture.- Develop future leaders by coaching and growing team members at all levels.- Set clear goals and expectations while providing coaching, feedback, and recognition.- Foster an inclusive, family-oriented work environment where employees feel valued and motivated.2. Customer-Centric Excellence- Create a guest-first culture, ensuring fast, friendly, and memorable service.- Empower the team to go above and beyond in delivering exceptional hospitality.- Be a champion of guest feedback, resolving concerns with urgency and care.- Maintain high standards in food safety, quality, and cleanliness at all times.3. Operational & Financial Performance- Own restaurant success by managing profitability, cost controls, and business strategy.- Develop and manage budgets, labor schedules, and inventory to optimize efficiency.- Ensure full compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and brand standards.- Lead the restaurant through continuous improvement and innovation to stay ahead of industry trends.4. Community & Brand Leadership- Support local schools, organizations, and charities, making an impact beyond the restaurant doors.- Be a McDonald’s brand ambassador, representing Carr Family values in everything you do.- Foster a welcoming environment where both employees and guests feel at home.What We’re Looking For- Proven experience in restaurant management, hospitality, or a similar leadership role.- A hands-on leader who leads by example and puts people first.- Strong business acumen with experience in P&L management, goal-setting, and strategic planning.- A passion for coaching and developing teams, with a track record of building leaders.- Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while delivering results.- Commitment to upholding Carr Family Restaurant values of hospitality, excellence, teamwork, integrity, and community involvement.We know that great leaders deserve great benefits. We offer: Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses Comprehensive health, vision & dental insurance Paid vacation & holidays – because work-life balance matters Tuition assistance and career development opportunities Industry-leading training and growth within McDonald’s Free meals while working A family-oriented culture where your leadership makes a differenceWe 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 employment 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.Hi! I'm Olivia, your personal McDonald's job assistant. Thank you for your interest. We are looking for great talent for many types of jobs.Olivia said, Hi! I'm Olivia, your personal McDonald's job assistant. Thank you for your interest. We are looking for great talent for many types of jobs.Olivia said,