Assistant Manager

Burger King; Town of Columbus (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger King is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, drive profitability, and develop staff in a fast-paced restaurant. You will oversee a team of Shift Coordinators and Team Members, ensuring exceptional guest service and adherence to brand standards.

This role requires strong leadership, P&L awareness, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. As a key operations leader, you will manage inventory, asset maintenance, and security procedures while supporting the Restaurant

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 quick service restaurant experience; management experience preferred.
• Understanding of P&L and impact on profitability.
• Demonstrated leadership and guest service skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Flexible to long or irregular shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead profitability by controlling inventory costs and regular inspections.
• Place and receive inventory truck orders.
• Maintain and monitor restaurant assets and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure cash control and security procedures.
• Motivate staff to deliver fast, friendly service.
• Direct food preparation and sale to meet speed of service guidelines.
• Occasionally perform duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

P&L understanding

Time management

Education

HS 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.