General Manager

Franchise Disclosure

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee holds a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products but is a separate company and employer. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer, responsible for all employment matters. McDonald’s USA has no control over these matters and will not receive a copy of your application.

Role Overview

The General Manager is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and ensuring it meets McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. The GM sets restaurant goals, works with a leader to create plans, and leads a team of Department Managers. The GM supports Department Managers in goal setting, progress tracking, and coaching to improve department performance.

Additional responsibilities include hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to build a future-ready team.

Qualifications

• Previous General Manager experience running high-volume locations
• Strong background in quick-service restaurants, hospitality, or retail preferred
• Minimum age 18 for manager positions in corporate-owned restaurants

Benefits

• 13–18 days paid vacation
• Education through Archways to Opportunity, including high school completion, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability, life, and accident insurance
• Service awards
• Employee Resource Connection

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The franchisee is the sole employer responsible for hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling. McDonald’s USA will have no involvement in these employment decisions. I acknowledge that any information I provide will be submitted only to the independent franchisee and that I must contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.