General Manager Starting at $55k+ Bonus

McDonald's; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedules

Employee Discounts and free meals

Paid time off

Education through Archways to Opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Access to early payment options

Job summary

McDonald's is looking for a General Manager at a restaurant in Riverdale, Illinois. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the restaurant’s operations, ensuring high standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness, and setting departmental goals.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience in high-volume locations, strong leadership skills, and a background in quick-service restaurants or hospitality. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible schedules, employee discounts, and medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience running high-volume locations.
• Background in quick-service restaurants strongly desired; hospitality or retail experience is acceptable.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Run a profitable restaurant and ensure it meets McDonald’s standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to set restaurant goals.
• Lead a team of Department Managers.
• Hire and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, but is a separate company and employer. Employment matters—hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staff, scheduling—are handled exclusively by the franchisee. McDonald’s USA does not receive or review applications, and has no involvement in hiring decisions.

Job Summary

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and ensuring it meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. The role involves setting restaurant goals, developing plans to achieve them, hiring and developing staff, and leading a team of Department Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Run a profitable restaurant and ensure it meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.
• Collaborate with leadership to set restaurant goals and develop actionable plans.
• Lead a team of Department Managers; help them set departmental goals, monitor progress, and provide coaching.
• Hire and develop Department and Shift Managers to build a strong, effective team.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience running high‑volume locations.
• Background in quick‑service restaurants strongly desired; hospitality or retail experience is acceptable.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Employee Discounts and free meals
• Paid time off
• Education through Archways to Opportunity (available after 90 days) including opportunities to earn a high school diploma, college tuition assistance, and English as a second language classes.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Access to early payment options
• And additional benefits as outlined by the franchisee

By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you are applying to work at a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. All employment decisions will be made solely by the franchisee, and McDonald’s USA will not receive your application or be involved in hiring, firing, or employment policy decisions. You are advised to contact the franchise organization for privacy and employment-related inquiries.