Location: Sarasota, FL
Pay Range: $60,000 – $65,000 / year + Performance Bonus
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Are you a high-energy hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves developing people? We are an established, second-generation family-owned McDonald’s organization operating 20+ locations across the Greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota area. With over two decades of local operational excellence, an award-winning culture, and high standards—including maintaining 90%+ EcoSure scores across our footprint—we offer a place where ambitious operators can truly thrive.
We are in steady growth mode and looking for a driven Restaurant General Manager to lead a top-performing store in Sarasota. If you want a career with long-term stability, world-class training, and a company that invests heavily in both its team and the local community, we want to hear from you!
Competitive Total Compensation: Base salary of $60,000–$65,000/year plus high-earning performance bonus potential.
Long-Term Stability & Culture: Work for a multi-generational, family-owned organization that measures careers in years, not pay periods.
World-Class Growth & Development: Access McDonald’s system training, Hamburger University, and dedicated internal coaching to help you scale your career.
Operationally Elite Environment: Be part of a culture that values excellence, holds top-tier food safety/operational scores, and celebrates winners.
Community-Anchored Purpose: We actively support local first-responder programs and charities like Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Mac Parkman Foundation—your work makes a real impact outside the restaurant walls.
As the General Manager, you are the CEO of your restaurant. You will lead department managers and crew members to drive business growth, profitability, and exceptional customer experiences.
Lead & Inspire: Recruit, hire, train, and develop Department Managers and Shift Managers, creating a strong bench for future growth.
Drive Operational Excellence: Maintain McDonald’s gold standards for Quality, Service, and Cleanliness (QSC). Ensure full compliance with food safety and health guidelines.
Deliver Financial Results: Oversee store P&L, manage labor and food costs, control inventory, and execute strategic plans to hit sales and profit goals.
Foster a Great Culture: Build a welcoming, high-energy environment focused on teamwork, recognition, and crew retention.
Experience: 2+ years of Restaurant General Manager experience in a high-volume Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) or fast-casual environment (McDonald’s experience is a strong plus).
Leadership Skills: Proven track record of developing assistant/department managers, building strong teams, and reducing turnover.
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of restaurant P&L, labor optimization, and inventory controls.
Mindset: A hands-on, coaching mentality with high standards for customer service, food safety, and cleanliness.
Requirements: 18+ years of age, open/flexible availability, and valid authorization to work in the U.S.
Competitive Salary + Performance Bonuses
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Vacation
Ongoing Leadership Training & Hamburger University Pathways
Career Advancement Opportunities across 20+ Local Locations
Free Meals & Employee Discounts