General Manager at McDonald’s, Little Ferry NJ

Neolife Updates; Little Ferry (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

401K with 4% company matching

Travel stipend

5 Paid Time Off days

10 Vacation Days

Birthday Paid Time Off

Free employee meals

Uniforms and McDonald's swag

McPerks Discount Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

McDonald's in Little Ferry, NJ, operated by The Gillis Organization, is seeking a General Manager for a full-time leadership role at a high-volume, profitable restaurant. You will work with the leadership team to set strategic goals, develop actionable plans, and guide Department Managers to execute them, ensuring McDonald's standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, managing P&L, and driving growth within a franchise environment.

Qualifications

• General Manager experience running high-volume locations.
• Background in quick-service restaurants.
• Experience in hospitality or retail.
• Proven track record of coaching and developing staff.
• High School Diploma or GED (higher education welcomed).
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run a profitable restaurant operation end-to-end.
• Uphold McDonald's standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.
• Collaborate with leadership to set restaurant goals and actionable plans.
• Lead and coach a team of Department Managers.
• Follow up on departmental progress and provide ongoing direction.
• Hire and develop Department and Shift Managers to build leadership pipeline.

Skills

High-volume leadership

QSR experience

Hospitality/retail background

Staff coaching

High School Diploma or GED

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Higher education welcomed

Job description

The General Manager role at McDonald's in Little Ferry, NJ is a full-time leadership position with The Gillis Organization, a franchise operator running locations across Bergen, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean Counties. This role places you in charge of a profitable, high-volume quick-service restaurant while upholding McDonald's critical standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.

About The Gillis Organization

The Gillis Organization focuses on enhancing the customer experience by delivering excellent service and golden-standard quality products. Their culture is built on making every patron and employee feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated — and on helping team members grow through meaningful career development.

What the General Manager Role Involves

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and meeting McDonald's high customer standards. This is a big job: you'll work with leadership to set restaurant goals, build actionable plans to achieve them, and lead a team of Department Managers to execute on those plans.

Core Responsibilities

• Run a profitable restaurant operation end-to-end
• Uphold McDonald's critical standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness
• Collaborate with leadership to set restaurant goals and build actionable plans
• Lead and coach a team of Department Managers with specific restaurant responsibilities
• Follow up on departmental progress and provide ongoing direction to improve each department
• Hire and develop Department and Shift Managers to build a future leadership pipeline

Required Qualifications

• General Manager experience running high-volume locations
• Background in quick-service restaurants
• Experience in hospitality or retail
• Proven track record of coaching and developing staff
• High School Diploma or GED (higher education welcomed)
• Excellent communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

The Gillis Organization offers a competitive benefits program designed to reward performance and support long-term growth.

Compensation

• Salary range: $58,000 – $85,000 (starting salary depends on experience and location volume)
• Monthly bonus: Up to $1,000 based on the performance matrix

Insurance and Financial Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Life & Accident Insurance coverage
• 401K with 4% company matching
• Travel stipend after meeting retention requirements

Time Off and Lifestyle Perks

• 5 Paid Time Off days
• 10 Vacation Days
• Birthday Paid Time Off
• Free employee work meals
• Free uniforms and McDonald's swag
• McPerks Discount Program

Education and Career Development

• $3,000 Tuition Assistance
• Earn college credit for McDonald's training
• Free English classes offered
• Free advising services
• Great partnership with Colorado Tech University

Relocation

Potential relocation assistance is available if you live beyond 100 miles of the store location.

Application Tips for Restaurant General Manager Candidates

• Quantify your volume metrics: Highlight annual sales figures, guest counts, and team size managed in prior QSR roles — numbers resonate with district leaders.
• Showcase QSC storytelling: Reference specific initiatives where you improved Quality, Service, or Cleanliness scores, since these are McDonald's core benchmarks.
• Demonstrate coaching outcomes: Mention any managers or shift leads you personally promoted — The Gillis Organization values internal talent development heavily.
• Leverage P&L literacy: Be ready to discuss food cost percentages, labor ratios, and controllable expense management during interviews.

This is a strong opportunity to lead a high-volume McDonald's location with one of New Jersey's established franchise operators. The position was posted on October 14, 2026, with applications open through December 14, 2026. If you have the experience and drive to elevate a restaurant team, this role is worth your attention.