The best job experience I've had in High School. - Crew Chief/Area Manager McDonald's Employee Review

5.0
9 Feb 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great for experience Close working team Kind management Many opportunities for advancement Great about getting time off Excellent training resources Easy to learn Hard work is rewarded Very clear procedures Many work areas (doesn't get too repetitive)

Cons

At any level of management it can feel like babysitting Crew often behave unprofessionally Rank determines who is sided with in the final decision

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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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