Restaurant General Manager — Lead People, Profit & QSC

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

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.