Restaurant General Manager

carrols; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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 hiring a Restaurant General Manager for Burger King in Santa Maria, CA. This role involves leading a team to drive profitability, enhance guest experiences, and maintain operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of restaurant leadership experience and excel in team development.

Join us for competitive pay, meal discounts, and numerous growth opportunities within the organization. Experience the Flavor-Grilled Life!

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability by managing restaurant P&L and costs.
• Elevate guest experience through team motivation and local marketing initiatives.
• Oversee hiring, training, and development for team members.
• Optimize labor and maintain operational standards across the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

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.