McDonalds General Manager

McDonald's; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Aggressive bonus program

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Free meal during every shift

Access to free college degree programs

Job summary

A franchise restaurant is seeking a General Manager who will lead a team and oversee all operations to maintain high standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to analyze financial performance. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and managing a diverse team. This position offers substantial benefits including a bonus program and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role within the restaurant industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to analyze financial information and make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Assistant Managers and supervisors.
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations.
• Analyze restaurant P&L to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operational management

Financial analysis

Food safety compliance

Job description

Job Description: General Manager – Raccoon Valley Partners McDonald’s

Are you ready to take the lead at one of the world’s most recognized brands? As a General Manager at Raccoon Valley Partners McDonald’s, you’ll play a critical role in running a successful, profitable restaurant while upholding McDonald’s highest standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness (QSC).

This is more than just a job—it’s a leadership opportunity that impacts your team, your guests, and your future. You'll work alongside your supervisor to set strategic goals and build actionable plans to achieve them. Your leadership will drive performance, team development, and outstanding customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Assistant Managers, Swing Managers, and Floor Supervisors to consistently deliver strong operations and profitability.
• Coach and support managers with goal setting, progress tracking, and performance feedback.
• Ensure strict adherence to McDonald’s QSC standards and all food safety regulations set by McDonald’s and the State Health Department.
• Conduct weekly team meetings to review department performance, identify opportunities, and share updates.
• Participate in weekly and monthly leadership meetings.
• Manage and analyze the restaurant’s P&L to achieve monthly financial targets.
• Oversee the People Department, ensuring hiring needs are met, training is ongoing, employee development is prioritized, and people metrics are reviewed and improved.
• Handle administrative responsibilities, including employee documentation, weekly reporting, and payroll processing.
• Monitor operational metrics daily and develop action plans for continuous improvement.
• Manage labor costs by approving schedule changes, monitoring overtime, and optimizing crew schedules.
• Make practical, people-focused decisions such as hiring, terminations, and performance-based raises.
• Be available to work a minimum of 45 hours per week and remain on-call during restaurant operating hours.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid training
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Aggressive bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Car allowance after 5 years in the General Manager role
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual performance reviews
• Free meal during every shift
• Access to free college degree programs

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This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants