Restaurant Department Leader for Growth & Impact

McDonald's; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Education benefits

Medical/dental/vision

Disability & life insurance

Service awards

Employee Resource Connection

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a Department Manager at a corporate store in Illinois to lead shifts, supervise departments, and ensure fast, friendly service. You’ll oversee Guest Service, Kitchen operations, and People functions, coaching teams for quality and efficiency. This role requires 18+ and a background in fast-paced settings.

You’ll play a key part in training staff, managing schedules, and upholding food safety standards while driving sales and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience preferred, ideally in a restaurant, retail or hospitality.
• Positive team players with flexible schedules who enjoy fast-paced environments.
• Must be 18 years or older to be a manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts weekly to ensure fast, accurate, friendly service.
• Oversee departments like Guest Service, ensuring great customer experience.
• Ensure Kitchen delivers quality food, safe handling and proper production.
• Hire, train, and schedule crew and manage staffing to meet goals.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Shift management

Food safety

Staff training

Job description

McDonald’s is seeking a Department Manager at a corporate store in Illinois to lead shifts, supervise departments, and ensure fast, friendly service. You’ll oversee Guest Service, Kitchen operations, and People functions, coaching teams for quality and efficiency. This role requires 18+ and a background in fast-paced settings.

You’ll play a key part in training staff, managing schedules, and upholding food safety standards while driving sales and guest satisfaction.