Assistant Manager

Burger King (Global); Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger King in Hermiston, OR seeks an Assistant Manager to lead restaurant profitability and operations, under the direction of the Restaurant General Manager. You will manage a team of 20-45 Hourly Shift Supervisors and Team Members, ensuring strong guest service and adherence to brand standards.

The role focuses on inventory, asset maintenance, and cash-control procedures while coaching staff for higher performance and smoother operations during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required, 2 years of college preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous quick service restaurant experience, experience in management preferred.
• Some understanding of P&L interpretation and management to influence profitability.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of guest service principles.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Profitability-focused operations leadership to support RGM.
• Lead a single restaurant with 20-45 employees and supervise shift leaders and team members.
• Manage inventory inspections, ordering, and asset maintenance.
• Ensure cash control and security procedures are followed.
• Motivate staff to deliver fast, friendly guest service in a clean facility.
• Coach and develop shifts coordinators and team members.
• Direct efficient preparation and sale of products within speed of service guidelines.
• Perform duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

P&L understanding

Inventory management

Operations management

Coaching

Team motivation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

College experience preferred

Job description

The Assistant Manager (AM) is the operations leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, Guest service, people development, and operations management. The Assistant Manager supports the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) in managing the daily operations of a single restaurant, driving key performance outcomes. The Assistant Manager operates under the direction of the RGM and directly manages a team of Hourly Shift Supervisors and Team Members (20-45 employees).

Summary Of Responsibilities:

• PROFITABILITY

Manages inventory costs and maintains inventory by performing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly inventory inspections

Places and receives inventory truck orders

Maintains and regularly monitors a list of all restaurant assets

Ensures preventative maintenance of restaurant facility and equipment is completed in accordance with Company standards, interacting with external vendors as required

Ensures that the restaurant follows all cash control and security procedures (e.g. safe counting, cash drawers)

• GUEST

Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, fast, and friendly service in a clean facility

• PEOPLE

Provides coaching and feedback to Shifts Coordinators and Team Members to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise restaurant performance

• OPERATIONS

Directs restaurant team toward efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products for prompt delivery within established speed of service guidelines

Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards

*Performs duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator when necessary

Qualifications And Skills:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required, 2 years of college preferred
• 1-2 years of previous quick service restaurant experience, experience in management preferred
• Some understanding of P&L interpretation and management to influence profitability
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated understanding of guest service principles
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Every day, more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KING® restaurants around the world. And they do so because our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, our commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences is what has defined our brand for more than 50 successful years.