Field operations consultant

Company Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

The Field Operations Consultant role conducts objective restaurant standards evaluations such as Operations Excellence Assessments, Food Safety visits, and National Restaurant Building and Equipment Standards assessments. You will analyze restaurant performance across customer experience and operations brand standards. This position also develops a holistic restaurant operations skill set across all restaurant operations systems through ongoing assessment, training, and development.

To best support our Owner/Operator population, we are looking for candidates to be based in Massachusetts, with preference for Worcester, Boston or Springfield. Travel for this role will take the candidate throughout New England and the role is eligible for a company vehicle.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts objective evaluations (i.e., Running Great Restaurants Visits, Food Safety Visits, Operations Excellence Assessments, Health & Safety Visits, and National Restaurant Building and Equipment Standards) to analyze restaurant performance across customer experience and McDonald’s operations’ Brand Standards
• Protects the McDonald's brand by identifying issues that may pose risks to customer experience and brand perceptions
• Supports operational excellence by identifying restaurants that do not meet McDonald's QSC (Quality, Service and Cleanliness) / safety standards
• Develops a holistic restaurant operations skill set across all Restaurant operations’ systems through ongoing training, learning, and certification in assigned area of expertise
• Builds deep expertise in Restaurant Operations and provides expert coaching and root cause analysis to Franchisees
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert to provide support to restaurants as requested by Operators on specific operations initiatives (i.e.. Delivery, Drive-Thru, Digital, etc.)
• Uses system and initiative Subject Matter Expertise to drive Guest Counts, Sales, and cashflow through support of operations, initiatives, and Owner/Operator priorities by conducting Performance Excellence Sessions
• Collaborates with Franchise Business Partners to assist in developing a full restaurant consulting toolkit, monitor goals and key metrics, and drive business results

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience is highly preferred
• High school diploma is required; continuing/higher education is highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to keep reports and evaluations organized
• Effective time management skills to keep up with a demanding evaluation and travel schedule
• Quick learner capable of developing both a broad understanding of all Restaurant systems and deep expertise in certain areas
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build amicable relationships with Franchisee's and restaurant managers
• Energetic leader with excellent social, communication and presentation skills. Solid influencing and facilitation skills
• Coachable learner with the desire for continuous learning
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The expected salary range for this role is $75,700 - $94,620 / per year.
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.