Careers for Veterans

We believe in giving back to those who gave to us. You took care of our families – now let us take care of you.

Why choose a job at McDonald’s?

You were born a leader – and we’re ready to put those skills to work. McDonald’s provides you with the possibility of a progressive career path that gives you the opportunity to perform at the top of your game no matter where you start. Many of our Corporate Staff and Franchisees started their careers in the restaurants. Did you know:

• more than 50 percent of our Franchisees got their start in a restaurant
• more than 75 percent of our Restaurant Managers started off behind the counter

 McDonald’s is committed to our people – we train talent, develop leaders and reward achievement. Our diverse and collaborative environment fosters respect and drives high levels of engagement by all, which is essential to our continued personal and collective success. There’s more than one way to the top. So once you’re there – and you’re ready for the next big challenge in your career – know that there is a world of opportunities open to you beyond the restaurants or our U.S. offices.

Benefits

McDonald’s values the hard work and dedication of each member of our team. So we are pleased to provide exceptional benefits that reflect our appreciation for our people and their contributions to our success from medical insurance to vacation and more. Visit our Benefits section for complete details.

Education

We’re committed to a culture of continuous learning and improving, as evidenced by our excellent educational programs. Not only do we provide excellent educational programs for our employees, but we also offer a number of continuing education programs built to serve the needs and dreams of our diverse employee base. And a truly unique benefit of a McDonald’s career is our very own Hamburger University, offering a comprehensive program that lays an ideal foundation for helping build a high-powered career in McDonald’s Management – and beyond. See our Training & Education section to learn more.

References to “we” and “our” include McDonald’s corporately owned restaurants and independently owned and operated franchises.  Franchisees are the exclusive employer of their employees and as such are solely responsible for all employment related matters in their restaurants.  McDonald’s and its franchisees are equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.