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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 & 401(k)*
• Recognition programs + performance-based incentives, and more
• Benefits vary by location & eligibility.