<p>Are you ready to take ownership beyond the shift? Do you want to lead at a higher level? This is the opportunity for you.</p> <p>As a Department Manager, you'll lead a key area of the restaurant, develop your team, and drive performance that makes a real impact-every day.</p> <p>At our locally owned McDonald's restaurants, we don't just run great operations-we build strong leaders and create opportunities for growth.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <p>As a Department Manager, you'll take responsibility for a core area of the business while supporting overall restaurant success:</p> <ul> <li>Set goals, delegate tasks, and drive results within your department </li><li>Lead, coach, and develop crew and managers </li><li>Ensure quality, service, cleanliness, and food safety standards are consistently met </li><li>Monitor performance and take action to improve results </li><li>Support shift execution and overall restaurant operations </li><li>Communicate effectively with leadership and team members </li></ul> <p>Department Focus Areas</p> <p>Each restaurant has three key leadership roles:</p> <p>Guest Service Department Manager</p> <ul> <li>Deliver an exceptional customer experience </li><li>Lead Front Counter, McCafé, and Drive-Thru operations </li><li>Ensure team members are trained in service procedures </li><li>Execute promotions and maintain strong service flow </li></ul> <p>Kitchen Department Manager</p> <ul> <li>Ensure fast, high-quality food production </li><li>Maintain food safety and control food costs </li><li>Train and develop kitchen team members </li><li>Support new product rollouts and execution </li></ul> <p>People Department Manager</p> <ul> <li>Lead hiring, onboarding, and scheduling </li><li>Develop and retain a strong team </li><li>Create a positive, motivating work environment </li><li>Ensure team members are set up for success from day one </li></ul> <p>Pay & Rewards</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay: $20-$25/hour (based on experience and how many departments you are/would be certified to lead) </li><li>Structured training and development pathways </li><li>Performance-based bonuses (visits, shift results, and more) </li><li>Annual performance reviews </li></ul> <p>Perks & Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Flexible scheduling </li><li>Paid sick leave </li><li>Tuition reimbursement & educational assistance </li><li>Training and advancement opportunities </li><li>Employee discounts & free meals </li><li>Locally owned & operated-people-first culture </li></ul> <p>Why This Role Matters</p> <p>This is more than a management role-it's a leadership opportunity.</p> <p>You'll directly impact:</p> <ul> <li>Team development and culture </li><li>Operational performance </li><li>Guest experience </li></ul> <p>And for the right leader, this role is a clear path to higher-level positions within the organization.</p> <p>Who We're Looking For</p> <ul> <li>Previous leadership experience (restaurant, retail, or hospitality preferred) </li><li>McDonald's Leadership Certificates preferred </li><li>Previous people management role, required </li><li>Strong communicator who leads with energy and accountability </li><li>Ability to manage people, processes, and performance </li><li>Positive, team-first mindset </li><li>Flexible schedule </li><li>Must be 18 years or older </li></ul> <p>Your Future Starts Here</p> <p>Many of our leaders grew from roles just like this and now lead as Assistant General Managers, General Managers, and more leadership positions.</p> <p>If you're ready to lead, grow, and make an impact-this is your next step.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>This posting provides a general overview of the role. Department Managers perform a variety of responsibilities that may not all be listed here.</p> <p>This restaurant is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. All employment decisions are made by the franchisee, not McDonald's USA. Your application will be submitted directly to the franchise organization.</p>