Assistant Manager

Carrols Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Meal discounts

Quarterly bonus

Flexible schedules

Leadership development programs

Opportunities for growth

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Recognition programs

Job summary

Burger King® Assistant Manager at Carrols LLC is a hands-on leadership role overseeing shifts, coaching team members, and driving guest satisfaction and financial results. You’ll partner with the Restaurant General Manager to uphold brand standards, control costs, and coach for growth across a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes people development, operational discipline, and delivering consistently excellent guest experiences, with rewards such as weekly pay and career growth

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of leadership experience in restaurants, retail, or other fast-paced environments.
• People-first mindset with strong communication and team motivation skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make confident, timely decisions.
• Commitment to guest experience, BK standards, and ongoing learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Create great guest experiences by rolling up your sleeves to serve guests and keeping the team energized to deliver fast, friendly, crave-worthy service
• Develop and support your people by coaching Shift Coordinators and Team Members to build skills and grow capabilities
• Lead strong operations by maintaining BK brand standards, encouraging fresh ideas, removing roadblocks, and modeling the hands-on leadership your team can count on
• Support profitability by monitoring inventory efficiently, managing orders and assets, ensuring maintenance is completed, and using strong decision-making to maintain cash control & security protocols

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Team motivation

Problem solving

Guest experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Burger King® Assistant Manager

Burger King® Assistant Manager

Bring the flavor. Bring the fire. Grow the team.

Welcome to the Flame-Grilled Life.

At Burger King®, our Assistant Managers (AMs) play a critical role in driving restaurant performance and developing strong, high-performing teams. You’ll partner closely with the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) to deliver operational excellence, consistent guest satisfaction, and strong financial results.

As an Assistant Manager, you’re responsible for leading shifts, coaching and developing Team Members and Shift Coordinators, and ensuring standards for quality, service, cleanliness, and safety are upheld every day. You’ll also support key performance goals including sales growth, labor efficiency, food safety, and guest satisfaction scores.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and knows how to balance people development with operational discipline. If you’re ready to grow your leadership impact while contributing directly to business results, this is your next step.

What You’ll Do

• Create great guest experiences by rolling up your sleeves to serve guests and keeping the team energized to deliver fast, friendly, crave-worthy service
• Develop and support your people by coaching Shift Coordinators and Team Members to build skills and grow capabilities
• Lead strong operations by maintaining BK® brand standards, encouraging fresh ideas, removing roadblocks, and modeling the hands-on leadership your team can count on
• Support profitability by monitoring inventory efficiently, managing orders and assets, ensuring maintenance is completed, and using strong decision-making to maintain cash control & security protocols

What You Bring

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1–2 years of leadership experience in restaurants, retail, or other fast-paced environments
• People-first mindset with strong communication and team motivation skills
• Ability to solve problems and make confident, timely decisions
• Commitment to guest experience, BK® standards, and ongoing learning and growth

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Weekly pay
• Meal discounts*
• Quarterly Bonus*
• Flexible schedules
• Leadership development programs
• Opportunities for growth within the organization
• Paid time off*
• Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)*
• Recognition programs + performance-based incentives, and more
• Benefits vary by location & eligibility.

Actual pay varies based on experience, training, and location. Rates may differ due to state or local minimum wage requirements. Hourly team members are eligible for overtime according to applicable laws and Carrols policies.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit: RBI Burger King Benefits.

Carrols LLC is an equal opportunity employer.