General Manager – High-Volume QSC Leader

Neolife Updates; East Brunswick Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Gillis Organization, operating McDonald's franchises in New Jersey, seeks a General Manager for the East Brunswick location. You will lead a team of managers to drive profitability while upholding Quality, Service, and Cleanliness standards and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include setting goals, coaching managers, and building a strong leadership pipeline. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume quick service locations.
• Background in fast-food, hospitality, or retail.
• Proven coaching and staff development skills.
• Education: High School Diploma or higher

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to set restaurant goals and create achievement plans.
• Coach Department Managers and provide direction to improve departments.
• Hire and develop Department and Shift Managers to build leadership pipeline.
• Ensure the restaurant meets high-volume performance and QSC standards

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Gillis Organization operates McDonald's franchises across Bergen, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean counties in New Jersey, with a commitment to exceptional service, golden standard quality, and a workplace where patrons and employees feel valued. The General Manager role at the East Brunswick, NJ location calls for an experienced leader ready to drive profitability, uphold McDonald's critical standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness, and develop a high-performing team.

Role Overview

As the General Manager, you are accountable for running a profitable restaurant that meets McDonald' high customer standards. You will work with leadership to set restaurant goals and build actionable plans to achieve them. To execute those plans, you will lead a team of Department Managers, each with specific operational responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with leadership to set restaurant goals and create achievement plans
• Coaching Department Managers, following up on their progress, and providing direction to improve their departments
• Hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to build a strong future leadership pipeline
• Ensuring the restaurant consistently meets high-volume performance and QSC standards

Qualifications

• Experience: General Manager background running high-volume locations
• Industry: Quick service restaurant, hospitality, or retail background
• Leadership: Proven track record of coaching and developing staff
• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or higher education
• Skills: Excellent communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

The Gillis Organization offers a competitive benefits program. The salary range for this role is $58,000 to $85,000, depending on experience and location volume, plus $1,000 monthly bonus opportunities based on a performance matrix.

Additional Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Life and Accident Insurance
• 401K with 4% company matching
• $3,000 Tuition Assistance and college credit for McDonald's training
• Partnership with Colorado Tech University and free advising services
• 10 vacation days, 5 paid time off days, and birthday PTO
• Free employee work meals, uniforms, and McDonald's swag
• Free English classes
• McPerks Discount Program
• Travel stipend after meeting retention requirements
• Potential relocation assistance if you live beyond 100 miles of the store location

Application Tips

• Quantify your volume: Highlight specific metrics like daily sales figures, guest counts, or drive-thru times from your quick service or fast-casual management experience
• Coach with evidence: Detail specific instances where you developed shift leads into department managers — mention training frameworks you implemented
• Leverage scheduling technology: Mention familiarity with restaurant management platforms like McDonald's proprietary systems or tools such as HotSchedules and Alogent
• Show P&L fluency: Be ready to discuss food cost percentages, labor management ratios, and inventory variance tracking
• Demonstrate QSC knowledge: Reference specific experience maintaining Quality, Service, and Cleanliness audits or similar brand standard evaluations

This full-time position was posted on October 6, 2026, with applications accepted through December 6, 2026. To apply, visit the official listing and take the next step in your restaurant leadership career.