The General Manager at a McDonald's Corporate owned restaurant is responsible for running a profitable restaurant and ensuring that it meets McDonald's critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. This role involves setting the restaurant's goals in collaboration with leadership and creating a plan to achieve those goals. The General Manager leads a team of Department Managers, helping them set their own goals, follow up on their progress, and provide coaching and direction to improve their departments. Additionally, the General Manager may be responsible for hiring and developing Department and Shift Managers to ensure the restaurant has the right team for the future.