General Manager

Job overview

The General Manager role is onsite at the Mission Street restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA. The stated pay range is $45,760–$83,200 per year, depending on McDonald’s experience; the posting notes $45,760 for training. The restaurant is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. The role exists to lead restaurant operations, including food production, guest service, staffing, and business decisions. By managing people processes, food safety, inventory, and operational standards, the general manager supports the restaurant’s performance and customer experience.

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 decisions about inventory, budgets, food ordering, and costs
• ensure food safety and guest and employee safety standards
• oversee restaurant operations and maintenance plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

santa cruz ca

mission street

mcdonald’s franchise

restaurant operations

food production

guest service

hiring and onboarding

staff management

food safety

$45,760–$83,200

paid vacation

free meals

tuition assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting lists employee discounts, free meals, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement or educational assistance, and training and advancement opportunities. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; one or more years leading, motivating, or developing others, or U.S. military service, is requested.

About the employer

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