Restaurant General Manager

carrols; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Meal discounts

Quarterly Bonus

Flexible schedules

Leadership development programs

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and 401(k)

Job summary

Carrols is seeking a Restaurant General Manager for Burger King in Hickory, North Carolina. As an RGM, you will lead your team, focusing on sales growth and exceptional guest experiences. You’ll own the restaurant’s performance, driving operational excellence while cultivating a high-performing culture.

With a strong leadership style and commitment to service, you’ll manage hiring, training, and team development, ensuring all staff are equipped to meet high standards.

The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including weekly pay, meal discounts, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience with operational and/or financial responsibilities.
• People-first leadership style with strong communication and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability by owning the restaurant P&L and managing costs.
• Elevate the guest experience by motivating the team and engaging the community.
• Lead and grow your people by overseeing hiring, training, and development.
• Run strong operations by optimizing labor and maintaining brand standards.

Skills

Restaurant leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Guest experience commitment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Burger King Restaurant General Manager

Bring the flavor. Bring the fire. Grow the business.

Welcome to the Flame-Grilled Life.

At Burger King, our Restaurant General Managers (RGMs) are the executive leaders of their restaurant. You’re not just running shifts — you’re running a business. You are fully accountable for driving sales, profitability, operational excellence, and talent development while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

As an RGM, you’ll lead and develop a team of Assistant Managers, Hourly Shift Coordinators, and Team Members, setting clear expectations and building a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance. You’ll partner with your District Manager to execute business strategies, analyze performance metrics, and take decisive action to achieve goals across sales growth, labor and cost controls, food safety, and guest satisfaction.

If you’re a results-driven leader who takes ownership, develops talent, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow with Burger King.

What You’ll Do

• Drive profitability by owning the restaurant P&L, reviewing financial for areas of opportunity, managing costs, driving sales, and using strong business decision-making to achieve desired outcomes
• Elevate the guest experience by motivating the team to exceed expectations, responding quickly to guest issues, identifying root causes through guest feedback systems, and engaging the community through local marketing initiatives
• Lead and grow your people by overseeing hiring, training, certification, coaching, recognition, and ongoing development for Team Members, Shift Coordinators, and Assistant Managers.
• Run strong operations by optimizing labor, maintaining brand and operational standards, and providing hands-on support across the restaurant whenever needed.

What You Bring

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience with operational and/or financial responsibilities
• People-first leadership style with strong communication and team development skills
• Ability to solve complex problems and make confident business decisions
• Commitment to guest experience, BK standards, and building a high-performing culture

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Weekly pay
• Meal discounts
• Quarterly Bonus
• Flexible schedules
• Leadership development programs
• Opportunities for growth within the organization
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k)
• Recognition programs and performance-based incentives, and more

Benefits vary by location & eligibility.

Actual pay varies based on experience, training, and location. Rates may differ due to state or local minimum wage requirements. Hourly team members are eligible for overtime according to applicable laws and Carrols policies.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit RBI Burger King Benefits.

Carrols LLC is an equal opportunity employer.