Guest Experience Lead (GEL)

Be the Smile That Makes Someone’s Day!

As a Guest Experience Lead (GEL) at McDonald’s, you’re the face of our restaurant. You’ll be the go-to person for ensuring every guest feels welcomed, appreciated, and well taken care of—from the moment they walk through our doors to the moment they leave.

What You’ll Do:

• Greet guests warmly and create a friendly, inviting environment

• Support customers in the lobby, dining area, and kiosks

• Handle concerns professionally and ensure customer satisfaction

• Work with the team to maintain a clean and welcoming restaurant

• Help organize community and in-store events or promotions

What You’ll Get:

• $2,500 Tuition Assistance – We’ll help you reach your education goals

• DailyPay – Access your earnings before payday

• Direct2Care – 24/7 access to healthcare professionals

• Flexible Scheduling – Work around school, family, and life

• Holiday Savings Plan – Extra support for holiday budgeting

• Free Uniforms – Provided at no cost

• Leadership & Growth Opportunities – Build a career with us

Who You Are:

• Friendly, outgoing, and great with people

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Previous customer service experience is a plus, but not required

• Eager to learn and grow with us

Make a Real Impact—One Guest at a Time

If you love connecting with people and want a job that helps you grow personally and professionally, this role is for you.

ADDITIONAL INFO

This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.

Requsition ID: PDX_MC_9EB0E207-CD48-4436-8820-6E118413D77F_81668

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