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      Too many cooks in the kitchen - Director McDonald's Employee Review

      2.0
      Nov 15, 2023
      Director
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Lots of super smart people, big international footprint

      Cons

      Way too many "leaders," with nobody wanting to actually take ownership of a decision. Another classic example of excellent sourcing of working-level folks, with senior leadership who would rather pass the hot potato around rather than remove obstacles for their team. Hitting your head on the ceiling and constantly going back to tweak everything rather than hit critical mass and moving forward is commonplace. Perfection is always the enemy of good here. Also no work-life balance 50-70 hour weeks are fairly standard, with back to back meetings all day long, leaving evenings or pre-7am as the only time to do actual work.

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      5.0
      Jul 3, 2026
      Cashier
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fun coworkers, free food, decent benefits.

      Cons

      Crazy customers taking their bad days out on you.

      2.0
      Jun 18, 2026
      General manager
      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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