Experienced General Manager

General ManagerSalary Range: $55,000 to $75,000 per yearThe actual salary offered will be based on factors such as General Manager experience, restaurant volume, qualifications, certifications, operational knowledge, and the needs of the organization.General Managers may also be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program.Position OverviewThe General Manager is responsible for operating a successful and profitable restaurant while ensuring the restaurant meets McDonald's standards for Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Food Safety.This is an important leadership role with responsibility for the restaurant's people, operations, guest experience, financial performance, and long-term success.The General Manager works with the Area Supervisor to establish restaurant goals and create plans to achieve those goals in alignment with McDonald's operating systems and organizational expectations.Leadership ResponsibilitiesThe General Manager leads a team of Department Managers, Shift Managers, and crew members who have specific responsibilities within the restaurant.Responsibilities may include:Leading the restaurant's daily operationsCreating and executing plans to achieve sales, guest-count, labor, and profitability goalsMaintaining McDonald's standards for Quality, Service, Cleanliness, and Food SafetyCoaching Department Managers and Shift ManagersHelping managers establish performance and development goalsFollowing up on managers' progress and providing continued directionRecruiting, hiring, training, and developing restaurant employeesBuilding a strong management and crew teamEnsuring the restaurant is appropriately staffedManaging employee performance, accountability, and recognitionOverseeing scheduling, labor deployment, and payroll controlsMonitoring food cost, inventory, waste, cash controls, and profitabilityMaintaining a safe, respectful, and welcoming workplaceResponding to customer concerns and improving the guest experienceEnsuring restaurant equipment, facilities, and grounds are properly maintainedCompleting required administrative, financial, and operational responsibilitiesPreparing the restaurant and team for future growthPreferred QualificationsIdeal candidates will have previous General Manager experience operating a high-volume restaurant.Preferred qualifications include:Previous McDonald's General Manager experienceMcDonald's Hamburger University graduationExperience operating a high-volume restaurantStrong leadership, coaching, and communication skillsExperience managing restaurant financial performanceStrong knowledge of food safety and restaurant operationsOTP2 or OTP3 certificationQuick-service restaurant experienceHospitality or retail management experienceAbility to lead and develop managers and crew membersAbility to work a flexible schedule based on restaurant needsEquivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and relevant management experience may also be considered.CompensationAnnual salary of $55,000 to $75,000Performance-based bonus programBenefits May Include:Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company matchShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per yearFree meals while workingDiscounts at participating national retailersProfessional training and career-development opportunitiesAbout Our OrganizationGoble Family Restaurants is a locally owned and operated McDonald's franchise organization with restaurants throughout Midcoast, Central, and Southern Maine.Our focus is to improve the customer experience by providing excellent service, gold-standard quality products, and an environment where every guest feels welcomed, valued, and appreciated.We are committed to developing our employees and promoting from within. Many members of our senior leadership team began their McDonald's careers as crew members.Independent Franchise DisclosureThis position is with an independently owned and operated McDonald's franchise. The independent franchisee is a separate company and employer from McDonald's USA.The franchisee is solely responsible for all employment matters at its restaurants, including hiring, termination, discipline, supervision, staffing, compensation, benefits, and scheduling.Information provided through the application process will be submitted to the independent franchise organization so it may contact the applicant and evaluate the application. McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of the application and will not participate in employment decisions related to this position.This posting provides general information about the General Manager position and is not a complete job description. General Managers may perform additional responsibilities based on the operational and business needs of the restaurant and organization.Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees as required by law.