Department Manager - Victorville, CA

McDonald's is a globally recognized fast-food restaurant chain known for its quick service, affordable meals, and consistent quality. Established over 70 years ago, McDonald's has grown into one of the largest and most successful restaurant chains worldwide, serving millions of customers daily. This particular opportunity lies within a locally owned and operated McDonald's franchisee restaurant, which maintains all the familiar McDonald's standards while offering the warmth and personal touch of a franchisee-owned establishment. This franchisee represents an independently operated McDonald's restaurant, licensed to use McDonald's brand, logos, and popular food products. Being a franchisee means the company has full control over staffing, scheduling, and day-to-day operations, ensuring a unique yet standardized work environment. Employment decisions, including hiring and firing, are handled exclusively by the franchisee, not McDonald's USA. This ensures local control and a family-friendly atmosphere while benefiting from McDonald's global brand recognition and corporate responsibility standards. The position available is a Department Manager with flexible scheduling options including full-time, part-time, breakfast, lunch, late-night, and weekend shifts tailored to fit individual lifestyle needs. Wages range from $23.50 to $25 per hour, accompanied by a comprehensive set of benefits designed for health, well-being, and career growth. As a Department Manager, you play a pivotal role in restaurant operations. Your responsibilities span multiple core areas: employee training, food safety, inventory management, kitchen supervision, staffing, and guest service excellence. You will directly support the General Manager by leading teams to maintain high standards across kitchen operations, customer service delivery, and employee management. This role demands a strong commitment to food quality, safety protocols, efficient scheduling, and motivation of staff to meet sales and profit objectives. The position thrives on results-oriented leadership, requiring excellent delegation skills and clear communication. You will help create a memorable dining experience for customers by ensuring team readiness through training and skill development. Emphasis is placed on teamwork as a vital element that supports the restaurant's smooth and safe operations. Your leadership will directly influence customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is at least 18 years old and comes with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service coupled with sound decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment. You should be prepared to anticipate customer needs and provide excellent support, making swift decisions while maintaining a safe and respectful workplace. A commitment to safety, high standards, and continuous learning are essential qualities for success in this role. Benefits are rich and include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee discounts and free meals, tuition reimbursement or educational assistance, and flexible scheduling options. The company encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Joining a franchisee-owned McDonald's means being part of a team that values flexibility, career advancement, and personal growth. Employees have access to training programs and advancement opportunities that can propel their career within the franchise or the broader McDonald's system. It is a workplace where your contributions are recognized, and your schedule can be tailored to your life needs, making it an ideal job combo for those seeking work-life balance combined with professional fulfillment.

• At least 18 years of age
• Commitment to excellence and safety in the workplace
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Capability to provide solutions and make decisions under pressure
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment