Restaurant Operations Lead — Profit, Service & Team Growth

Burger King; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger King in the United States seeks an Assistant Manager to lead restaurant operations, drive profitability, and develop people while overseeing daily tasks with a team of 20-45 employees. You will support the RGM and ensure fast, accurate service and adherence to brand standards.

You will coach shifts, manage inventory, and safeguard cash controls, with evenings, weekends, and holidays required to maintain smooth operation.

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 quick service restaurant experience, experience in management preferred
• Some understanding of P&L interpretation and management influence profitability
• 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

Responsibilities

• Directs restaurant team toward efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products for prompt delivery within established speed of service guidelines
• Ensures that the restaurant upholds operational and brand standards
• Performs duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator when necessary
• Manages inventory costs and maintains inventory by performing daily, weekly, and monthly inventory inspections
• Places and receives inventory truck orders
• Maintains and regularly monitors a list of all restaurant assets
• Ensures preventative maintenance of restaurant facility and equipment is completed in accordance with Company standards, interacting with external vendors as required
• Ensures that the restaurant follows cash control and security procedures (e.g. safe counting, cash drawers)
• Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, fast, and friendly service in a clean facility

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Coaching

Communication

Team development

Operational focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Burger King in the United States seeks an Assistant Manager to lead restaurant operations, drive profitability, and develop people while overseeing daily tasks with a team of 20-45 employees. You will support the RGM and ensure fast, accurate service and adherence to brand standards.

You will coach shifts, manage inventory, and safeguard cash controls, with evenings, weekends, and holidays required to maintain smooth operation.