General Manager
General manager job description
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our restaurant team in delivering exceptional customer service, while maintaining a profitable and efficient operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting goals, creating a plan to achieve them, and leading a team of Department Managers and Shift Managers to achieve excellent results.
Responsibilities:
* Supervising food safety and cleanliness procedures to ensure the team meets McDonald's standards
* Setting and achieving targets during shifts and each month to help the restaurant meet its goals
* Taking action to monitor and improve safety, security, labor, food cost, inventory, and profitability
* Assisting with the creation of manager and crew schedules and managing labor controls
* Counting inventory, completing truck orders, and identifying opportunities for cost savings
* Maintaining restaurant cleanliness and ensuring maintenance routines are completed
* Providing exceptional customer service and improving overall satisfaction metrics
* Achieving successful graded visit results
* Conducting frequent execution visits with follow-up improvement plan and training
* Following up and correcting constructive feedback from customers
* Conducting manager walk-throughs and restaurant results recaps
* Building guest counts and sales through all omni-channels
* Coaching, leading, and being resourceful to restaurant managers and crew
* Conducting interviews, hiring, training, and retaining restaurant employees
* Meeting deadlines and key performance indicators
* Responding to urgent requests in a timely manner
* Responsible for staffing scheduling and coverage for restaurant operations
* Ability to perform physical tasks related to working in a restaurant environment, including lifting to 50 pounds, bending, standing, sitting, and crouching
Qualifications:
* 18+ years of age
* Prior Quick Service Restaurant experience
* Ability to travel between home store and nearby organization stores
* Ability to access and utilize technology, such as email, word processing, Excel, and McDonald's computer systems
* Applicants must have 2+ years of McDonald's Management Experience
* Department management experience preferred
* ServSafe certification required
Benefits:
* Accrued paid vacation time and paid time off
* Extensive monthly manager bonus program
* Flexible schedule
* Medical insurance
* Dental insurance plans
* Vision insurance plan
* Legal assistance plan
* Uniform allowance
* McDonald's career development training program
* College tuition program (up to $3,000 per year)
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General manager key takeaways
Title
General Manager
Company
McDonald's
Salary
$65k yearly
Location
Charlotte, NC
Position
Full Time
Posting date
12/25/2025
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