General Manager

Burger King - 3179 - Watsonville / Freedom; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Burger King - 3179 - Watsonville / Freedom seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations, control costs, and enhance customer service in Watsonville, California. The ideal candidate will have prior restaurant experience and must be at least 18 years old with a Serv Safe certification. Responsibilities include managing front counter service, leading training sessions, and performing administrative tasks. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Join a renowned brand and make a positive impact in the quick-service restaurant industry.

Qualifications

• Must have previous restaurant experience.
• Strong desire to make a positive image in the QSR industry.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Manage front counter service to ensure quality.
• Conduct meetings for planning and training.
• Monitor utilities and supplies to minimize costs.
• Control restaurant inventory using an established system.
• Manage cash control and make daily bank deposits.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Cost control

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School or GED

Serv Safe certification

Tools

Order processing systems

Cash registers

Job description

To profitably operate the restaurant within the practice and procedures established by Burger King Corporation and the company. This position is responsible for cost control, customer service, restaurant and employee appearance, building sales, maximizing profits and employee development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for working the front counter to ensure quality service. Checks product quality and communicates with customers and assures availability. Effectively trains and coaches employees to show courtesy and handling of complaints.
• Conduct meetings with team members and management team for the purpose of planning, training, and reviewing operations/management procedures and policies.
• Develops and maintains an acceptable level of sales. Utilizes local store marketing.
• Monitors utilities, supplies, and other cost categories to minimize impact. Analyzes Profits and Loss statements and takes appropriate corrective action. Follows proper procedures and specifications in preparation and serving of food products. Controls restaurant inventory through an established inventory system.
• Use company approved labor guidelines. Develops and post labor schedules in advance of work week start. Adjusts labor to changes in sale volume.
• Manages restaurant cash control by making bank deposits daily. Follows the Cash Handling Procedures outlined in the company’s employee handbook.
• Ensures accidents and incidents are reported to Risk Management in a timely manner. Take necessary action to minimize workers and/or unemployment compensation. Maintains safe work environment. Achieve highest possible rating by the Health Department. Ensures professional restaurant and team image through rigid adherence to restaurant cleanliness, uniforms, and overall is following BKC’s Image standards.
• Keeps District Manager informed of hiring team members, approval for promotions and changes in employee status. Process payroll accordingly. Maintains applicant tracking as per federal requirements.
• Conducts performance reviews with management team and team members. Documents in writing, corrective disciplinary action with employees or any incident involving customers. Maintain team member’s personnel files in accordance with federal, state and local law. Posts all Federal and State required posters.
• Utilizes a preventive maintenance system, ensuring adequate repair of buildings and equipment as needed.
• Attends meetings as scheduled by District Manager for the purpose of planning, training and reviewing operations/management procedures and policies.
• Performs all administrative paperwork as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

RESOLVE

It is critical that the candidate possesses a strong desire to make a positive image in people’s lives to pursue excellence and have a passion for the QSR industry.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School or GED; some college preferred; Previous restaurant experience desirable. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be Serv Safe certified.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to listen to understand other points of view before responding; Ability to influence others to gain commitment; Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Understanding of P & L analysis, Cash Controls, Labor Analysis, Yields and calculating food costs (theoretical vs. actual).

REASONING ABILITY

To be able to solve problems and deal with a variety of complex issues that is common in the QSR business. Must be able to exercise sound judgment in considering course of action.

FLEXIBILITY

Handles day-to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change; ability to work a variety of shifts and times of day. This position requires OPEN availability.

LEADERSHIP

Develops and grows others; solicits and applies customer feedback; improve processes, product and services; Gains support and commitment from others; mobilizes people to act; Uses delegated authority to meet specific responsibilities.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Order processing systems and basic computer skills.

COMPENSATION

Based on appropriate pay band + commensurate with experience + incentive bonus plan based on performance and profitability of the company operations.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Candidates are required to pass background check and drug test criteria as a condition of promotion or hire to this position unless otherwise prohibited by state law.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUIPMENT

Fryers, broilers, flat top grills, walk in freezer, menu boards, computers, cash registers, warmer lights, filtering machines, oven, steam units, holding cabinets, slicers, storage units, soda fountain hook up station, microwave ovens, insulated oven mitts, toasters, cooking utensils, and drive thru communication systems.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The employee is subject to both environmental conditions; work activities occur both inside and outside.
• The employee is subject to extreme cold temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of time.
• The employee is exposed to hazards which includes a variety of physical conditions, such as moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat of chemicals.
• The employee is subject to one or more of the following conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases or poor ventilation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and be able to communicate. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, and push. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.