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Department Manager

McDonald's
Bolingbrook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026
STARTING WAGE- UP TO $19.50

$3000 in YEARLY TUITION ASSISTANCE

(Available at just 30 hours per week after 6 months of employment)

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. This Franchise is owned and operated by Gary and Nick Kory. Gary started the Kory Family McDonald's Franchise back in 1985. Since then, we have grown our organization around one simple principle, running great restaurants. We are one of an elite few McDonald's Organizations that tout a leadership team filled with life-long McDonald's Employees. We have achieved so much, simply by creating a family environment where our employees' success is rewarded and their passion is met with gratitude. Come and grow with us today.

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 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.

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 family owned and operated restaurants.

Additional Info

Along with competitive pay, a Crew Member at a Kory Family McDonald's Restaurant is eligible for INCREDIBLE BENEFITS including:

  • 10 days of paid time away and 2 paid holidays
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Monthly & Quarterly Bonus
  • $3000 in yearly Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Uniforms and Employee Meals
  • Discounts
  • Flexible Schedule
  • 30% Employee Discount off an entire order, once per day
  • Unlimited Growth Opportunities

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.

Salary : $3,000

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