Assistant Manager: Burger King Carlsbad

Socket.dev; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger King Carlsbad is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive profitability, and deliver outstanding guest service. You will supervise a team of hourly staff, coach shifts, and ensure safe, efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

Your role focuses on inventory control, cash handling, and adherence to brand standards while supporting maintenance and team development. This is a fast‑paced leadership position in a community‑facing restaurant.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs daily restaurant operations to meet profitability and guest service goals.
• Coaches shifts Coordinators and team members to improve performance.
• Oversees inventory, cash control, and asset management.
• Ensures quality, speed and accuracy of order preparation and delivery.
• Upholds brand standards and supports maintenance and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

P&L understanding

Operations management

Team development

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

About Burger King

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.