General Manager – Restaurant

Job overview

The General Manager – Restaurant is an onsite role in Santa Cruz, CA. The posting lists pay from $45,760 for training to $83,200 depending on McDonald’s experience. The restaurant is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, and the role leads restaurant operations and guest service. The General Manager oversees food production, guest experience, staffing, and operational needs to support safe, consistent restaurant performance. The role manages people processes, inventory, budgets, food ordering, food safety, and maintenance while training and motivating the team.

What you'll do

• Manage restaurant food production, guest service, and crew and manager work
• lead recruiting, hiring, onboarding, staffing, and performance management
• train, coach, and motivate employees
• make business decisions about inventory, budgets, and food ordering and costs
• ensure food safety and guest and employee safety
• oversee restaurant operations and maintenance plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

restaurant

17454 santa cruz mcdonald's

santa cruz ca

onsite

full-time

$45,760–$83,200/year

guest service

food production

team leadership

staffing

food safety

inventory and budget

employee discounts and free meals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discounts and free meals
• paid vacation
• tuition reimbursement and/or educational assistance
• training and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED preferred; 1+ year leading, motivating, or developing others or U.S. military service required.

About the employer

17454 Santa Cruz McDonald's is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.