Restaurant Department Manager: Lead, Train & Delight Guests

McDonald's

El Monte (CA)

On-site

USD 32,373 - 34,440

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Pay Range: $23.50-$25 per hour
Paid Time Off
Training and advancement opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Flexible scheduling
Tuition reimbursement and/or education
Employee discounts and free meals
401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a Department Manager for its California restaurant. The role supports operations by leading team training, ensuring food safety, and managing inventory.

You will delegate tasks, report results, and work with the General Manager to hit performance and quality targets in kitchen, people, and service areas. Requirements include a commitment to excellence and safety, strong customer-service focus, and the ability to communicate and decide quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace
  • Strong customer service and support focus
  • Effective communication and anticipating customer needs
  • Ability to provide solutions and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead Employee Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management
  • Delegate tasks to team members and report results
  • Support the General Manager to achieve restaurant performance and quality standards in kitchen, people, and service areas
  • Hire, train, and schedule staff to meet sales and profit goals
  • Ensure a memorable guest experience by organizing key service areas and training staff
  • Collaborate with the restaurant team to ensure safe, efficient operations

Job description

McDonald’s is seeking a Department Manager for its California restaurant. The role supports operations by leading team training, ensuring food safety, and managing inventory.

You will delegate tasks, report results, and work with the General Manager to hit performance and quality targets in kitchen, people, and service areas. Requirements include a commitment to excellence and safety, strong customer-service focus, and the ability to communicate and decide quickly in a fast-paced environment.

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