McDonalds General Manager $65,000 - $85,000/yr

McDonald's; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Aggressive bonus program

401(k) retirement plan

Car allowance after 5 years in the GM"

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Annual performance reviews

Free meal during every shift

Access to free college degree programs

Job summary

Raccoon Valley Partners McDonald’s seeks a General Manager to lead a busy restaurant, driving profitability and upholding QSC standards. You will coach supervisors, manage the P&L, hiring, training, and scheduling to ensure guest satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, long hours (min 45/wk), and the ability to translate strategy into action. The franchisee owns employment matters and McDonald’s USA has no involvement.

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.
• Conduct weekly team meetings to review department performance 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.
• 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.

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

Build a Career with Us!

At McDonald’s, we’re proud to be known as “America’s First Job”—but we’re just as proud of the career opportunities we offer. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, we’re here to help you thrive. Discover your future with Raccoon Valley Partners McDonald’s today!

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.