Only for students - Restaurant Manager McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
16 Aug 2010
Recommend
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Pros

There's is always opportunity for growth. McDonald's is very good with moving up people from within the organization. You just have to go that extra step to get there. I feel that I'm paid fairly for the job I do. I don't have a college degree, but I make more than my friends that do have one.

Cons

- often being pushed to work faster, faster and faster (which is annoying to me) - you may need to speak more than one language other than English to understand your coworkers (who are immigrants)

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5.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The power and the feeling of having it all

Cons

Work/life balance, too much life, not enough work

2.0
18 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Experience varies heavily depending on the owner/operator you work for. Free and discounted food. 2 weeks PTO. Vision, Dental and Health insurance. Offers rapid development opportunities.

Cons

Work-life balance is nonexistent. In fact, the director of operations has stated numerous times, “Work life balance is a myth”. The company states you are required to work 45 hrs/week minimum; Realistically, GM’s can expect to work 55-60 hours in store with constant calls and messages when home. The company does not count any work done outside of the restaurant toward your 45hr requirement. There is no training for this position as you are expected to figure it out on the job. They offer $2000 per month performance bonus but are always finding new ways to disqualify you and move the goalposts when you actually earn it.

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