McDonald's Jobs in Illinois

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Benefits

Along with competitive pay starting at $18/hr, a full-time Department Manager is eligible for incredible benefits including:

5 days paid vacation

5 paid holidays

Education through Archways to Opportunity including opportunities to earn a high school degree, college tuition assistance up to $3,000 per year and English classes as a second language

Online bachelor's degree through Colorado Tech University

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k

Short- and long-term disability, life and accident insurance

Paid leaves of absence

Service awards

• Manager outings

Free meals

A culture that encourages teamwork and community involvement

Opportunities for career advancement

Requirements

Managers lead shifts every week, making sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit. But some managers also lead departments. These managers' responsibilities may include managing assigned systems, like 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.

The guest service department manager's responsibilities may include making sure crew and managers deliver a great customer experience, that sales promotions are done well, that all service staff are trained in service procedures, and that the front counter McCaf and drive-thru areas are organized for the best service.

The kitchen department manager's responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant delivers great quality food to customers, and fast, that food is always safe, that food cost is controlled, and that all kitchen staff are trained in production procedures, including new items that are added to the menu.

The people department manager's responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant hires qualified crew, trains them well, and schedules them to meet restaurant sales and profit goals. This manager's responsibilities may also include making sure crew get off to a good start at the restaurant and that they are recognized and motivated throughout their time working there.

Previous managerial experience is preferred, ideally within a restaurant, retail or hospitality environment. We're looking for positive team players with flexible schedules who like to have fun, with the passion to work the famously fast paced McDonald's environment.

You must be 18 years or older to be a manager in our franchise owned and operated restaurants.

Qualifications

Ability to teach and train side-by-side with your team to develop your staff - not only are you effective at delegating responsibilities, but you also roll up your sleeves and lead by example to get the job done.

Open availability and flexible scheduling around the needs of the restaurant, including availability on weekdays, nights, and weekends. We operate restaurants 364 days a year and 24 hours a day at some locations.

Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

P.O.S. and Microsoft Office computer skills including Word and Excel.

Ridiculously strong people skills. People (guests and employees) are the foundation of our business.

You will spend 98% of your time serving, coaching, training, inspiring, leading, and developing an amazingly diverse group of people.

High standards, the highest standards in the industry. McDonald's became the most successful restaurant franchise in history because we believe in standards. We live and breathe quality, service, cleanliness, and value because it matters, and it is a huge part of what makes us great.

Aspirations to impress every guest, every time. Our guests are our business. A successful general manager will strive to make our guests feel glad they chose to visit one of our McDonald's restaurants, while also coaching their team to do the same.

High-level communication skills. An ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and in a friendly tone.

Strive for constant improvement. Willing to challenge yourself to learn more and be better every single day.

Additional information

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.