Assistant Manager

Burger King; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BURGER KING® in Marquette, MI seeks an Assistant Manager to lead restaurant operations, drive profitability, and enhance guest service. You will support the Restaurant General Manager, manage 20-45 team members, and ensure adherence to brand standards and safety policies.

The AM will develop staff through coaching, monitor inventory, and coordinate timely product preparation and delivery while maintaining strong cash controls and security procedures. Evening/weekend shifts required.

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 influence.
• Demonstrated leadership and guest service skills.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work long or irregular shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant profitability and guest service initiatives.
• Support RGM in daily operations of a single restaurant.
• Directly manage Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members (20-45 staff).
• Oversee inventory and asset maintenance; place and receive orders.
• Ensure cash control and security procedures are followed.
• Coach and develop shifts coordinators and team members.
• Direct sustainable and efficient food preparation and service within speed guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Guest Service

P&L understanding

Team Development

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years college (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 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 the 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 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 the 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.