General Manager - Burger King Portales

Burger King•Portales, NM

About The Position

The Restaurant General Manager is the executive leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, guest, people and operations. The RGM has overall responsibility for managing the daily operations of a single restaurant. The RGM operates under the direction of the District Manager and directly manages a team of an Assistant Manager, Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members (20-45 employees). About Burger King Every day, more than 11 million guests visit BURGER KINGÂ® restaurants around the world. And they do so because our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, BURGER KINGÂ® is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPERÂ®, our commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences is what has defined our brand for more than 50 successful years.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
High School Diploma or GED required.
1-2 years of previous restaurant management experience
Strong understanding of P&L management & drivers of restaurant profitability
Ability to prioritize own and others' work and time to meet deadlines and objectives
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

Has primary accountability for the restaurant P&L and actively manages towards desired financial outcomes
Reviews key P&L lines to increase profitability for the restaurant
Drives sales through proactive guest service, people development & operations management
Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, friendly, and fast service in a clean facility
Manages the guest experience through operations and timely response to Guest issues
Problem solves guest feedback systems to determine root-causes and develops action plans to address issues
Identifies and interacts with the community to engage the prospective guest and execute local marketing initiatives
Leads the restaurant's recruitment and selection process to build and retain an effective restaurant team
On-boards new team members by training and guiding them through the certification process
Inspires the restaurant team by effectively managing individual and team recognition programs
Provides coaching and feedback to Team Members, Shift Coordinators, and Assistant Managers to increase the restaurant team's capabilities and raise restaurant performance
Manages restaurant labor using optimal Manager staffing and Team Member scheduling
Enforces compliance with government regulations, employment laws, and BKC policies
Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards
Performs duties of the Assistant Manager & Hourly Shift coordinator when necessary