NJ Department Manager

McDonald's; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Free meals

Full-time eligible

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a Restaurant Manager in New Jersey to lead daily operations and support the General Manager. You’ll oversee training, food safety, and inventory, while guiding crew to deliver fast, friendly service.

Ideal candidates bring prior management experience in hospitality, strong customer service, and the ability to coach staff and manage shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to be a manager.
• Previous managerial experience preferred in hospitality or retail.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lead shifts and manage training, food safety, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal functions including Employee Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management.
• Delegate tasks to team members and report results.
• Support the General Manager to drive restaurant performance.
• Ensure kitchen quality, safety, and menu item execution.
• Hire, train, and schedule staff to meet goals.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Pay Rate

$19.00

Description

Flexible scheduling with a side of always feeling valued. McDonald’s offers a job combo that will fit YOU.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $15.13/ year plus cash incentives
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid sick leave and/or paid time away
• Tuition reimbursement and/or educational assistance
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts and free meals
• And much more!
• Available to full‑time employees in select locations

Responsibilities

This role is vital to the operations within the restaurant because you’ll:

• Take action first: Lead important internal functions including Employee Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management
• Be results oriented: Effectively delegate tasks to team members and report back results
• Lead the experience: Directly support the General Manager to achieve restaurant performance and quality standards in three areas:
• Kitchen - supervise food quality, safety, cost, and new menu items
• People - hire, train, and schedule restaurant staff to meet sales and profit goals
• Service - deliver a memorable guest experience by ensuring all staff is trained and organizing key service areas within the restaurant to provide the best service
• Understand that teamwork is key: Partner with restaurant team to ensure safe and efficient operations of the restaurant

Requirements

Managers lead shifts every week, making sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit. But some managers also lead Departments. These managers’ responsibilities may include managing assigned Systems, like Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management, setting goals, delegating tasks to their teams, following up, and reporting results back to their team and other managers.

The Guest Service Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure Crew and Managers deliver a great customer experience, that sales promotions are done well, that all service staff are trained in service procedures, and that the Front Counter McCafé and Drive‑Thru areas are organized for the best service.

The Kitchen Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant delivers great quality food to customers, and fast, that food is always safe, that food cost is controlled, and that all kitchen staff are trained in production procedures, including new items that are added to the menu.

The People Department Manager’s responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant hires qualified crew, trains them well, and schedules them to meet restaurant sales and profit goals. This manager’s responsibilities may also include making sure Crew get off to a good start at the restaurant and that they are recognized and motivated throughout their time working there.

Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail or hospitality environment. We’re looking for positive team players with flexible schedules who like to have fun, with the passion to work the famously fast paced McDonald’s environment. You must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our corporate owned and operated restaurants.

• A commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace
• Strong customer service and support focus
• The ability to communicate effectively and anticipate customer needs
• To provide solutions and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment

Legal & EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability status, genetic information, citizenship or any other class characteristic protected by federal or applicable state law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the restaurant you are applying to request accommodation(s).

Additional Information

This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.

Employer Information

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. Thus, 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.