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Certified Department Manager
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What they do
A Department Manager manages a department in a large retail store. Reviews and monitors merchandise sales, inventory and prices, and directs advertising and promotions. Supervises sales, warehouse, cleaning, maintenance and security staff and prepares work schedules. Responsible for resolving customer complaints.
$45,405 / year median in Missouri
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Department Manager Ruiz McDonald's This is a job for a candidate with experience as a McDonald's manager with experience in one of the 3 restaurant departments: Guest, People or Kitchen. If you are not already at least a Certified Swing Manager for McDonald's, please consider applying for the Shift Leader positions instead. Pay & Benefits
+ Competitive pay up to $22/hr based on experience + 1 week PTO + 401k option
+ Medical, Dental and other insurance options
+ Employee discounts and free meals
+ Tuition reimbursement or free tuition to Colorado Technical University (online)
+ Training and advancement opportunities
+ Bi-weekly pay via direct deposit or paycard
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 Departments in a
McDonald's Store:
+ 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 McCafé 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. At Ruiz McDonald's 2026 is The Year of Development. Join us and grow your career!
Requsition ID:
PDX_MC_12BA3D42-DA47-4C2F-ADD6-E0192E51CA8B_23582McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's
USA, LLC
(the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting.supportteam@us.mcd.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald's corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying. McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the
COVID-19
outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at https://news.mcdonalds.com/news-releases/news-release-details/prioritizing-health-safety-and-community-mcdonalds-shares. McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact supportteam@us.mcd.com . There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of
COVID-19.
We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance