Assistant Manager: Burger King Las Cruces Sonoma Ranch

Burger King; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger King in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, optimize profitability, enhance guest service, and develop team members. As a key operations leader, you will supervise Shift Coordinators and Crew, manage inventory and assets, uphold cash control, and ensure speed of service and brand standards across the restaurant.

The role requires flexible availability, strong leadership, and a focus on delivering high-quality customer experiences aligned with Burger

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a fast-paced service environment.
• Understanding of profit and loss concepts and inventory controls.
• Strong guest service principles and team coaching abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations to meet profitability targets.
• Manage inventory, orders, and asset lists; oversee maintenance needs.
• Uphold cash control procedures and brand standards to ensure security.
• Coach and develop Shift Coordinators and Team Members to raise performance.
• Direct the team to provide fast, accurate service and a clean facility.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

P&L understanding

Team development

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college courses (2 years) 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.