General Manager Role at McDonald’s, Hackensack NJ

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Vacation days and PTO

Employee meal & uniforms

Job summary

The Gillis Organization, owner of the McDonald’s brand in Hackensack, NJ, seeks a General Manager to lead a high-volume location. You will supervise Department Managers, set goals, and drive performance, coaching teams to exceed standards and customer expectations.

Join a team-focused environment with strong benefits and clear paths to leadership. The role emphasizes hiring, development, and execution of plans to improve sales, service, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Manager running high-volume locations.
• A solid background in quick service restaurants.
• Experience in hospitality or retail.
• Proven track record of coaching and developing staff.
• High School Diploma, GED, or higher education.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Department Managers to meet location goals.
• Set objectives and track progress across departments.
• Provide hands-on coaching to elevate departments.
• Hire and develop Shift Managers to guide the business.
• Drive Quality, Service, and Cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Staff development

Communication

High-volume operations

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

The Gillis Organization operates McDonald's franchises across Bergen, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean County in New Jersey, with a sharp focus on enhancing the customer experience through excellent service and golden standard quality products. The General Manager role at the McDonald's in Hackensack, NJ, places you at the center of this mission, where your leadership directly shapes both the customer experience and the restaurant's success.

What to Expect as a General Manager

This is a big job. You are the driving force behind a profitable location, ensuring that critical standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness are not just met, but exceeded. You will collaborate with leadership to set the restaurant's goals, then craft actionable plans to achieve them.

A major part of your day involves leading a dedicated team of Department Managers. Your responsibilities include:

• Helping Department Managers set their objectives
• Following up on their progress
• Providing hands‑on coaching and direction to elevate their departments

By developing your team, you improve the entire establishment. You may also take charge of hiring and developing Shift Managers, securing the right talent to guide the future of the business.

Key Qualifications

• Experience as a General Manager running high-volume locations
• A solid background in quick service restaurants
• Experience in hospitality or retail
• Proven track record of coaching and developing staff
• High School Diploma, GED, or higher education
• Excellent communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

When you join The Gillis Organization, you step into a competitive benefit program. The salary range for this role is $58,000 to $85,000, depending on your experience and the volume of the location. You also have monthly bonus opportunities of $1,000 based on the performance matrix.

The additional benefits package is extensive and designed to support your overall well-being:

• 100% Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accident Insurance Coverage
• 401K with a 4% company match
• $3,000 Tuition Assistance and college credit for training
• 10 Vacation Days, 5 Paid Time Off Days, and Birthday Paid Time Off
• Free employee work meal, uniforms, and McDonald's swag
• Free English classes and advising services
• McPerks Discount Program
• Potential relocation assistance if you live beyond 100 miles of the store
• Travel stipend after meeting retention requirements

Tips for Landing This Role

Standing out in the restaurant industry requires more than a standard resume. To secure this leadership position, you need to highlight your ability to manage high-volume operations. Emphasize specific metrics from your past roles—such as how you improved drive-thru times, increased sales percentages, or reduced staff turnover.

Quick service restaurants thrive on efficiency, so mention any experience with industry-standard Point of Sale systems and inventory management software. Finally, showcase your coaching philosophy. The best managers are those who can clearly articulate how they develop their Department Managers into future leaders.

Make Your Move

This full-time position was posted on October 14, 2026, and the application deadline is December 14, 2026. If you have the energy, purpose, and leadership to guide this team, your next career milestone is just an application away.