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Assistant Manager

Leland, NCOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$16–$19 /hrPosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • leadership experience
  • restaurants
  • retail
  • team motivation
  • decision making
  • guest experience
  • brand standards
  • sales growth
  • labor efficiency
  • food safety

Role summary

Burger King is seeking an Assistant Manager to partner with the Restaurant General Manager in driving restaurant performance and developing teams. This role involves leading shifts, coaching staff, ensuring operational standards (quality, service, cleanliness, safety), and supporting key performance goals like sales growth, labor efficiency, food safety, and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with 1-2 years of leadership experience in fast-paced environments, strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to guest experience and operational discipline.

Burger King® Assistant Manager

Bring the flavor. Bring the fire. Grow the team.

 

Welcome to the Flame-Grilled Life.

At Burger King®, our Assistant Managers (AMs) play a critical role in driving restaurant performance and developing strong, high-performing teams. You’ll partner closely with the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) to deliver operational excellence, consistent guest satisfaction, and strong financial results.

As an Assistant Manager, you’re responsible for leading shifts, coaching and developing Team Members and Shift Coordinators, and ensuring standards for quality, service, cleanliness, and safety are upheld every day. You’ll also support key performance goals including sales growth, labor efficiency, food safety, and guest satisfaction scores.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and knows how to balance people development with operational discipline. If you’re ready to grow your leadership impact while contributing directly to business results, this is your next step.

What You’ll Do

  • Create great guest experiences by rolling up your sleeves to serve guests and keeping the team energized to deliver fast, friendly, crave-worthy service
  • Develop and support your people by coaching Shift Coordinators and Team Members to build skills and grow capabilities
  • Lead strong operations by maintaining BK® brand standards, encouraging fresh ideas, removing roadblocks, and modeling the hands-on leadership your team can count on
  • Support profitability by monitoring inventory efficiently, managing orders and assets, ensuring maintenance is completed, and using strong decision-making to maintain cash control & security protocols

What You Bring

  • At least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • 1–2 years of leadership experience in restaurants, retail, or other fast-paced environments
  • People-first mindset with strong communication and team motivation skills
  • Ability to solve problems and make confident, timely decisions
  • Commitment to guest experience, BK® standards, and ongoing learning and growth

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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 & 401(k)*
  • Recognition programs + performance-based incentives, and more

*Benefits vary by location & eligibility.

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