General Manager

General ManagerLAKE ST. LOUIS, (31370)St. Louis Metro Area | Full-Time | In-PersonThis role REQUIRES McDonald's experience.About UsRuiz McDonald's is the largest McDonald's franchise group in St. Louis, operating 33+ restaurants with one core belief: Empowering and developing our people comes first. Excellence follows. We invest heavily in leadership development, coaching, and a values-driven culture built on Faith, Fortitude, Generosity, Positivity, Accountability, and Development. With the resources of a large organization and the support of a close leadership team, we give our General Managers everything needed to succeed.Why You'll Love Working HereA people-first culture where leaders are supported, trained, and developedA stable organization with clear growth pathways and strong internal promotionTools, coaching, and staffing support to help your restaurant succeedOpportunity to lead a high-volume business and make a real impact on your team and communityCompensation & BenefitsStarting at $60,000 depending on experiencePerformance-based bonus with the potential of earning an additional 17% of your salary401(k) with company matchHealth insurance + Dental, Vision, Life, Disability optionsPaid time off (3 weeks)Tuition assistance & paid trainingAdditional plans: Critical Illness, Accident InsuranceThe Role: General ManagerAs a General Manager, you are the business leader of your restaurant. You'll coach and grow your management team, deliver an excellent guest experience, and run your location with ownership-minded leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesLead daily operations and manage the floor during peak hoursCoach, mentor, and develop Department Managers & Shift LeadersBuild a strong staffing pipeline that meets restaurant needsImprove profitability through sales growth, labor management, and waste reductionDeliver high standards in QSC, PM routines, and food safetyExecute new product rollouts and operational initiativesCommunicate clearly between owner/operator leadership and your teamDrive community involvement and local store marketing (if desired)What Success Looks LikeStrong, stable management benchConsistently high customer satisfaction scoresHealthy labor metrics and restaurant profitabilityOperational excellence across all daypartsA positive, accountable, values-driven team cultureWhat You BringHighly organized with excellent communication skillsConfident leadership and the ability to influence othersStrong people-developer with a passion for coachingStrategic thinker who can plan, execute, and lead changePersonable, positive, and committed to team successEqual Opportunity Employer: We consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.At Ruiz McDonald's 2026 is The Year of Development. Come join us, and grow with us!