Area Manager

Company Overview:

Burger King is a leading restaurant brand focused on operational excellence, team development, and guest satisfaction. As an Area Manager, you will play a vital role in overseeing restaurant operations, ensuring quality standards, driving profitability, and supporting team growth across multiple locations. This leadership position is essential in achieving the company's goals of outstanding service, employee retention, and sustainable business success.

Role and Responsibilities:

As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations across multiple restaurant locations to ensure performance, compliance, and team success. You will lead a team of Restaurant General Managers and work closely with senior leadership to deliver business results and uphold Burger King's standards.

• Demonstrate expert understanding of Operations Excellence Standards including safety, cleanliness, and guest service.
• Provide clear operational direction and coaching to management teams.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to Health, Safety, and Food Safety practices across all restaurants.
• Oversee overall financial planning, food cost control, waste management, and inventory practices.
• Deliver monthly profit forecasts, analyze shortfalls, and implement corrective strategies.
• Lead one-to-one business reviews and P&L evaluations with restaurant teams.
• Manage customer experience by setting service expectations and resolving guest concerns professionally.
• Ensure labor scheduling is optimized for service efficiency and satisfaction.
• Build strong team morale through regular meetings, reviews, and team events.
• Guide management teams on leadership, recruitment, retention, and performance improvement.
• Develop succession plans and ensure career growth paths are in place for team members.
• Execute national and local promotions effectively and motivate team participation.
• Monitor competitive activity and adjust strategies for menu management and upselling.
• Oversee multiple district locations and implement strategies for business growth.
• Conduct regular team evaluations, coaching, and development sessions.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 1 to 4 years of leadership experience with strong performance in a restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment.
• English language proficiency for effective communication.
• Willingness to complete internal training such as Management Training Foundations and Food Safety Level 2 (SERVSAFE).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Proven success in driving sales and meeting or exceeding business targets.
• Strategic planning and business development capabilities.
• Experience managing profit and loss for multiple locations.
• Excellent project management, supervisory, and leadership skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Details not provided in the description.

About Burger King:

Burger King fosters a culture of leadership, accountability, and team success. With a focus on customer satisfaction and employee development, Burger King is committed to operational excellence and building strong teams. Through open communication and continuous improvement, employees are empowered to grow and contribute to the overall mission of the organization.