Restaurant Department Manager — Lead Teams & Service Excellence

McDonald's; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation—15-25 days

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Matching gifts

Career development

Job summary

McDonald's seeks a Department Manager to lead Guest Service, Kitchen, and People teams in a fast‑paced restaurant environment. You will oversee shifts, train staff, enforce safety standards, and ensure timely service while driving sales and quality. Strong leadership, scheduling, and people skills are essential.

We prefer candidates with prior restaurant management experience, flexible schedules, and a passion for delivering excellent customer experiences in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience in restaurant, retail or hospitality preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older to manage in a McDonald’s environment.
• Experience leading multiple departments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Guest Service Department Manager: ensure great customer experience, execute promotions, train staff, and maintain Front Counter McCafé and Drive-Thru areas.
• Kitchen Department Manager: ensure quality and speed, keep food safe, control food costs, train kitchen staff.
• People Department Manager: hire qualified crew, train and schedule staff to meet sales and profit goals; onboard new staff and motivate team.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Staff Scheduling

Job description

McDonald's seeks a Department Manager to lead Guest Service, Kitchen, and People teams in a fast‑paced restaurant environment. You will oversee shifts, train staff, enforce safety standards, and ensure timely service while driving sales and quality. Strong leadership, scheduling, and people skills are essential.

We prefer candidates with prior restaurant management experience, flexible schedules, and a passion for delivering excellent customer experiences in a high-volume setting.