General Manager

McDonald's; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Archways program

Health coverage

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

McDonald's Franchise is seeking a General Manager to lead a high‑volume restaurant. You will drive Quality, Service, and Cleanliness standards, set goals with your leader, and build a capable team by coaching Department and Shift Managers.

Ideal candidates have GM experience in fast‑food, hospitality, or retail, and are at least 18 years old. The role is employed by the independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA, with benefits including vacation and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates have previous General Manager experience overseeing high-volume locations, with a background in quick-service restaurants, hospitality, or retail strongly desired.
• Candidates must be 18 years or older to serve as a manager in corporate-owned and operated restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Department Managers, setting their objectives, monitoring progress, and providing training.
• Hire and develop Department and Shift Managers to build a competent team for future operations.

Job description

Franchise Information

This posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee holds the license to use McDonald’s logos and food products but is a separate company and employer. Any employment matters—including hiring, firing, discipline, and scheduling—are managed solely by the franchisee. McDonald’s USA has no control over or involvement in these decisions and will not receive job applications.

Responsibilities

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and ensuring compliance with McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. They work with their leader to set goals and create action plans to achieve them. Responsibilities include leading Department Managers, setting their objectives, monitoring progress, coaching and training departments, and hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to build a competent team for future operations.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates have previous General Manager experience overseeing high‑volume locations, with a background in quick‑service restaurants, hospitality, or retail strongly desired. Candidates must be 18 years or older to serve as a manager in corporate‑owned and operated restaurants.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high school diploma, college tuition assistance, and ESL classes
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, life, and accident insurance

Franchisee Disclaimer

By applying, you acknowledge that this position is offered by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA, and that all employment decisions will be made by that franchisee. Any application information will be processed solely by the franchisee, and McDonald’s USA will not receive your application or participate in employment decisions.