Assistant Manager

Burger King (Global); Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger King in Indiana seeks an Assistant Manager to lead restaurant operations, drive profitability, and develop people. You will work under the Restaurant General Manager to manage daily operations for 20–45 team members, ensuring high-quality guest service and brand standards.

You will oversee inventory, scheduling, and adherence to cash controls, while coaching shifts to improve performance and guest satisfaction. This role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required; 2 years of college preferred.
• 1–2 years of quick service restaurant experience; management experience preferred.
• Some understanding of P&L interpretation and profitability.
• Demonstrated leadership and guest service skills.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to work long or irregular shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory costs and conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory inspections.
• Place and receive inventory truck orders and maintain asset list.
• Ensure maintenance and cash control procedures are followed.
• Direct team to deliver fast, friendly service in a clean facility.
• Coach and develop hourly staff to raise performance.
• Oversee efficient preparation and sale of products for timely delivery.
• Uphold brand standards and assist with duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Profitability mindset

P&L understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years college preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Assistant Manager (AM) is the operations leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, Guest service, people development, and operations management. The AM supports the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) in managing the daily operations of a single restaurant, driving key performance outcomes. The AM operates under the direction of the RGM and directly manages a team of Hourly Shift Coordinators 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
• Ability to work long and/or irregular shifts as needed, for proper functioning of the restaurant

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.