General Manager

Burger King; Pelican Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BURGER KING in Minnesota is seeking a General Manager to lead a single restaurant, focusing on profitability, guest satisfaction, and people development.

You will oversee daily operations, manage P&L, recruit and onboard staff, schedule, ensure compliance, and engage with the local community to drive sales and brand standards. This role requires leadership, adaptability, and a customer-first mindset to uphold BURGER KING's reputation across the market.

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 previous restaurant management experience.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and drivers of restaurant profitability.
• Ability to lead, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership and guest service skills.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to work long/irregular shifts.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for restaurant P&L and profitability.
• Drive sales through guest service and operations.
• Direct recruitment, onboarding, and team development.
• Manage labor through staffing and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and brand standards.
• Provide coaching and feedback to staff.
• Engage with community and local marketing.

Skills

P&L management

Leadership

Guest service

Operations management

Staff development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The General Manager is the executive leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, guest, people and operations. The GM has overall responsibility for managing the daily operations of a single restaurant. The GM operates under the direction of the District Manager and directly manages a team of an Assistant Manager, Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members (20-45 employees).

Summary Of Responsibilities

• PROFITABILITY

Has primary accountability for the restaurant P&L and actively manages towards desired financial outcomes

Reviews key P&L lines to increase profitability for the restaurant

Drives sales through proactive guest service, people development & operations management

• GUEST

Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, friendly, and fast service in a clean facility

Manages the guest experience through operations and timely response to Guest issues

Problem solves guest feedback systems to determine root-causes and develops action plans to address issues

Identifies and interacts with the community to engage the prospective guest and execute local marketing initiatives

• PEOPLE

Leads the restaurant’s recruitment and selection process to build and retain an effective restaurant team

On-boards new team members by training and guiding them through the certification process

Inspires the restaurant team by effectively managing individual and team recognition programs

Provides coaching and feedback to Team Members, Shift Coordinators, and Assistant Managers to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise restaurant performance

• OPERATIONS

Manages restaurant labor using optimal Manager staffing and Team Member scheduling

Enforces compliance with government regulations, employment laws, and BKC policies

Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards

*Performs duties of the Assistant Manager & 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 restaurant management experience
• Strong understanding of P&L management & drivers of restaurant profitability
• Ability to prioritize own and others’ work and time to meet deadlines and objectives
• 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 theproper functioning of the restaurant

*BKC is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply

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.