Assistant Manager - Southeast Columbia

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers is looking for an Assistant General Manager for our Burger King location in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure profitability, and support team development.

The position requires strong leadership skills and a background in quick service restaurants. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as well as a passion for guest service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 1-2 years of previous quick service restaurant experience, management preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and operational standards.
• Ensure preventative maintenance of restaurant facility.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Direct restaurant team towards efficient product preparation.

Skills

Leadership skills

P&L management

Guest service principles

Microsoft Office knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

Assistant General Manager

Department

Burger King

Reports To

General Manager

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Applegreen USA is in a rapid growth phase and is seeking to recruit an Assistant Manager for one of our Burger King locations. Assistant Managers (AGMs) are the operations leaders of the restaurant focused on profitability, Guest service, people development and operations management. Assistant Managers support the Restaurant General Manager (GM) in coordinating daily operations. Assistant Managers operate under the direction of the GM and manage a team of Hourly Shift Leaders and Crew Members.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory.
• Keep operational standards and procedures.
• Ensures preventative maintenance of restaurant facility and equipment is completed in accordance with Company standards, interacting with external vendors as required.
• Ensures that restaurant follows all cash control and security procedures.
• Interact in a positive and professional manner with guests and co-workers.
• Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, fast and friendly service in a clean facility.
• Provides coaching and feedback to Shift Leaders and Crew Members to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise restaurant performance.
• Directs restaurant team toward efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products for prompt delivery within established speed of service guidelines.
• Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards.
• Performs duties of Hourly Shift Leader when necessary.

Essential Skills, Experience, And Education Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and drivers of restaurant profitability.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize own and others’ work and time to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and understanding of guest service principles.
• Available to work flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to work long and/or irregular shifts as needed, for proper functioning of the restaurant.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with guests and co-workers.
• Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations & work multiple stations.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of previous quick service restaurant experience, experience in management preferred.