Department Manager

Department Manager

Step Up, Lead Strong, and Make a Real Impact

As a Department Manager, you're not just leading a shiftyou're building a team, driving performance, and helping lead a business. This is the next level of leadership at McDonald's, with clear pathways for growth and personal development.

If you're an experienced Shift Manager or a motivated leader in hospitality or retail, this role gives you the opportunity to coach others, take ownership of results, and make a real difference in our restaurants and your own career.

What You'll Do :

As a Department Manager, you'll take ownership of one of three core areas of the restaurant :

Guest Services

• Ensure exceptional customer experiences in the dining room, drive-thru, and front counter
• Lead sales promotions and service training
• Motivate staff to deliver fast, friendly service

Kitchen Operations

People & Staffing

All Department Managers help lead shifts, coach crew and shift managers, track progress toward goals, and create a positive team culture that supports success.

Growth Path : Become a General Manager

Top-performing Department Managers have the opportunity to be promoted to General Manager, a salaried leadership position with additional benefits and greater responsibilities. This includes paid, in-person leadership development courses at Hamburger University in Chicagoa world-class training program for future McDonald's executives.

What We're Looking For :

Benefits You'll Love :

The Fine Print :

This posting outlines the typical responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive job description. Department Managers often perform a wide variety of tasks, and each day may bring something new.

This is a position with a franchise-owned McDonald's location, not McDonald's USA. By applying, you acknowledge that all hiring, scheduling, and employment decisions are made by the independent franchiseenot McDonald's Corporation.