General Manager-QSR

marcjaxllc; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Free meals

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition program

Job summary

McDonald’s Tallahassee Franchise Group is seeking a General Manager to serve as the senior leader responsible for profitability, QSC standards, and developing every team member. You will balance high-volume operations strategy with daily floor presence, working closely with your Area Supervisor.

You will lead restaurant performance, manage the P&L, recruit and develop department leaders, and drive brand standards while engaging with the local community to strengthen market presence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume restaurant operations with P&L responsibility.
• Proven ability to recruit, hire and develop department and shift managers.
• Strong communication with crew, leadership, and franchise audiences in a fast-paced setting.
• Hamburger University graduate and ServSafe certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, sales, and profitability across all dayparts while upholding QSC standards.
• Own the P&L by managing food, labor, and paper costs and driving budgeted results.
• Build the leadership team by recruiting and developing Department and Shift Managers.
• Champion brand standards and KPI benchmarks (OEPE, R2P, EPb2b) with hands-on leadership.
• Grow the restaurant's community presence through local marketing and community involvement.

Skills

Operational leadership

P&L management

Team development

Communication

Education

Hamburger University graduate

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

Tallahassee, United States | Posted on 10/09/2026

Compensation: $60,000–$65,000 base + bonus

About the Opportunity

Our client is a second-generation, family-owned McDonald’s franchise group that operates multiple restaurants across the Tallahassee market and has been based there since 2015. They’re known for stable, community-focused restaurant management and a family-business culture that values long-tenured leadership. If you want a rewarding career with stability, strong pay, and room to grow, this is the place for it.

As General Manager, you’ll be the senior leader in your restaurant, accountable for profitability, McDonald’s QSC standards, and the development of every team member. You’ll pair high-volume operations strategy with daily floor presence, working alongside your Area Supervisor.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Restaurant: Own daily operations, sales, and profitability across all dayparts. Uphold McDonald’s QSC standards, drive-thru speed, and guest experience.
  
• Own the P&L: Manage food, labor, and paper costs. Drive sales against budget and prior year. Read a period flash and act on it the same day.
  
• Build the Team: Recruit, hire, and develop Department Managers and Shift Managers to build a strong leadership pipeline.
  
• Champion Brand Standards: Hit McDonald’s KPI benchmarks (OEPE, R2P, EPb2b) and excel in Running Good Restaurant and Customer First Visit evaluations. Spend most of your week in position, modeling standards and giving real-time feedback.
  
• Grow the Community: Build the restaurant’s neighborhood presence through local marketing and community involvement.
  

What You Bring

• A track record of hitting operational and financial targets, with measurable KPI improvement and cost-effective scheduling
  
• Proven ability to develop and promote Department Managers and Shift Leaders
  
• Strong communication with crew, leadership, and franchise-level audiences, and composure in a fast-paced environment
  
• Hamburger University graduate and ServSafe certification preferred
  

Why This Role

• $60K–$65K base salary plus bonus
  
• Health insurance and paid time off
  
• Free meals and employee discounts
  
• Tuition reimbursement and a recognition program
  
• A clear path to multi-unit leadership inside a growing McDonald’s organization
  
• A stable, family-owned culture where leaders build long careers