Restaurant General Manager

Workstream; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BURGER KING is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a single restaurant and drive profitability, guest satisfaction, and team performance. You will oversee daily operations under the District Manager, managing 20-45 staff including an Assistant Manager and hourly coordinators.

You will own the P&L, optimize labor, recruit and train staff, and ensure compliance with brand standards. Evening/weekend shifts and a focus on guest experience are essential.

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 & drivers of restaurant profitability.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Owns the restaurant P&L and drives profitability through sales and efficiency.
• Leads guest service, people development and daily operations to meet metrics.
• Directs recruiting, onboarding and team recognition to build a strong staff.
• Manages labor with optimal staffing and scheduling while ensuring compliance.
• Upholds brand standards and government regulations; performs duties of Assistant Manager when needed.

Skills

P&L management

Leadership

Guest service

Scheduling

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years college preferred

Job description

The Restaurant General Manager is the executive leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, guest, people and operations. The RGM has overall responsibility for managing the daily operations of a single restaurant. The RGM 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
• Onboards new team members by training and guiding them through the certification processInspires 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 the proper functioning of the restaurant

BKC is an equal opportunity employer

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.