Restaurant General Manager: Lead Profit & Guest Experience

Burger King; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger King in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a single-store operation focused on profitability, guest experience, people, and daily operations.

You will own the P&L, drive sales through service excellence, recruit and develop the team, schedule effectively, ensure compliance, and partner with the district for guidance.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to ensure restaurant performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years college preferred.
• 1–2 years of prior restaurant management experience.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and drivers of profitability.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Owns restaurant profitability and manages toward financial goals.
• Drives sales through guest service, people development andOps management.
• Leads recruitment and team development; trains and coaches staff.
• Manages labor with scheduling and staffing to optimize labor costs.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations and company policies.
• Performs duties of Assistant Manager and Shift Coordinator as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

P&L management

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Burger King in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a single-store operation focused on profitability, guest experience, people, and daily operations.

You will own the P&L, drive sales through service excellence, recruit and develop the team, schedule effectively, ensure compliance, and partner with the district for guidance.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to ensure restaurant performance.