Department Manager

Department Manager – McDonald's Location: Valdosta, GA. Job Overview 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. McDonald’s Works for Me. I’m going places. I want a satisfying career with good benefits and great opportunities for advancement. I have a lot to offer and I want to grow. The Job for Me – Get a job that inspires your best and moves you forward. Choose your hours. Pursue your education. Build your skills and be yourself. The Team for Me – Our people want to say YES — to working with energy and purpose, finding new talent, providing coaching and direction, honing their leadership skills, and helping to run a business that serves up delicious food and feel‑good moments. Does this sound like you? You’ll fit right in. The Company for Me – From here, you can go further than you thought possible. Reach your goals and build your future with college tuition assistance, valuable job training, and retirement benefits. Let’s talk. Make your move. Responsibilities Managers lead shifts every week, making sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit. Some managers also lead Departments, whose responsibilities include managing assigned Systems, such as Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management, setting goals, delegating tasks to their teams, following up, and reporting results back to their team and other managers. Guest Service Department Manager’s responsibilities may include ensuring crew and managers deliver a great customer experience, that sales promotions are executed effectively, that all service staff are trained in service procedures, and that the Front Counter McCafé and Drive‑Thru areas are organized for optimal service. Kitchen Department Manager’s responsibilities include delivering great quality food to customers, ensuring food is safe and fast, controlling food cost, and ensuring all kitchen staff are trained in production procedures, including new menu items. People Department Manager’s responsibilities include hiring qualified crew, training them well, and scheduling them to meet sales and profit goals. This manager also ensures crew get off to a good start and are recognized and motivated throughout their tenure. Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment. We’re looking for positive team players with flexible schedules who enjoy working in the famously fast‑paced McDonald’s environment. You must be 18 years or older to be a manager in a corporate owned and operated restaurant. Qualifications Previous managerial experience in a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment is preferred. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to a fast‑paced environment. Minimum age of 18 years. Additional Info Along with competitive pay, a Department Manager at a McDonald’s corporate owned store is eligible for benefits including: 7‑14 days paid vacation Education through Archways to Opportunity, including opportunities to earn a high school diploma, college tuition assistance, and English classes as a second language Medical, dental, and vision coverage Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, life and accident insurance Service awards Employee Resource Connection 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 related to me, including whether I am interviewed or hired. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr