Job Descriptions
Company Description
McDonalds 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. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonalds, 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 outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single requirement!
Job Description
McDonalds USA LLC is seeking a Franchise Business Partner. This role serves as the primary point of contact to assigned franchisees. This position assists the Operations Officer and Field VP with executing the US strategy and key initiatives at the Field Office level.
We are open for this role to be based anywhere in Missouri.
You will provide leadership, coaching and strategic direction to assigned Franchisee, Owner/Operators (O/O) to deliver outstanding Quality/Service/Cleanliness (QSC) and customer experience to maximize short and long-term sales, guest counts, cash flow and market share. Consistently demonstrates McDonald's values and leadership behaviors to build positive business relationships with key partners including Owner/Operators, Field Leadership Teams, Suppliers, and Functional Partners for the primary goals of driving income by delivering an excellent customer experience.
Role:
* Works as the lead contact and business coach to assigned franchisees
* Cultivates productive, influential working relationships that result in improved business results
* Accountable to help Franchisee improve customer satisfaction, Guest Counts, and sales & cash flow
* Protects the McDonalds brand by identifying and addressing issues that may pose risks to customer experience, and ensures brand perceptions are addressed appropriately
* Identifies root cause issues at the organization and restaurant levels through data analysis, in-person observation, and stakeholder conversations
* Partners with Franchisee to detail organizational strengths/weaknesses and assist the Franchisee in his/her development of structured business growth plans and objectives
* Conducts structured coaching activities (i.e., Business Reviews, Business Planning Sessions, Systems Excellence Visits, etc.) for assigned Franchisees organization
* Improves Franchisees capabilities by leveraging optional company tools and available resources, Operations Associate support & expertise, and best practices across business functions (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, etc.)
* Utilizes data and analytics from all Operations Associate evaluations to guide their decision-making and time allocation in service of Franchisee
Qualifications
* Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
* Ability to influence others through storytelling
* Strong communicator with ability to convey ideas at various levels of granularity and tailor messaging to all audiences
* Strong organizational skills, with the ability to balance relevant priorities
* Operates effectively in a team environment
* Insightful problem solver with strong knowledge and intuition surrounding drivers and metrics of business performance
* Adeptly translates numerical information into actionable insights
* Builds strong relationships with teams across the organization to open lines of communication
Additional Information
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Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Chicago, IL
McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurants offer various food products, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages, as well as breakfast menu. As of December 31, 2018, the company operated 37,855 restaurants, including 35,085 franchised restaurants comprising 21,685 franchised to conventional franchisees, 7,225 licensed to developmental licensees, and 6,175 licensed to foreign affiliates; and 2,770 company-operated restaurants. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.