POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: BURGER KING
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
Applegreen USA is in a rapid growth phase and is seeking to recruit an Assistant Manager for one of our Burger King locations. Assistant Managers (AGMs) are the operations leaders of the restaurant focused on profitability, Guest service, people development and operations management. Assistant Managers support the Restaurant General Manager (GM) in coordinating daily operations. Assistant Managers operate under the direction of the GM and manage a team of Hourly Shift Leaders and Crew Members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains inventory.
Keep operational standards and procedures.
Ensures preventative maintenance of restaurant facility and equipment is completed in
accordance with Company standards, interacting with external vendors as required.
Ensures that restaurant follows all cash control and security procedures.
Interact in a positive and professional manner with guests and co-workers.
Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, fast and friendly service in a clean facility.
Provides coaching and feedback to Shift Leaders and Crew Members to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise restaurant performance.
Directs restaurant team toward efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products for prompt delivery within established speed of service guidelines.
Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards.
Performs duties of Hourly Shift Leader when necessary
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Strong understanding of P&L management and drivers of restaurant profitability
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to prioritize own and others’ work and time to meet deadlines and objectives.
Demonstrated leadership skills and understanding of guest service principles.
Available to work flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
Ability to work long and/or irregular shifts as needed, for proper functioning of the restaurant.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with guests and co-workers.
Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations & work multiple stations.
High School Diploma or GED
1-2 years of previous quick service restaurant experience, experience in management preferred.
Applegreen is defining roadside hospitality.
From humble beginnings in 1992, we’ve grown from a single site in Dublin to a leading roadside hospitality retailer across Ireland, the UK, and the United States. Founded by Bob Etchingham and Joe Barrett, Applegreen operates a global network of 600+ locations and supports a growing team of 18,000+ colleagues.
Our mission is clear: delight guests in transit with passionate hospitality and brands they love. With 200+ locations in the Irish market and a significant business of Travel Plazas and convenience stores spanning America’s Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast, Applegreen welcomes guests with quality, value, convenience, and choice.
With best guest experience our top priority, we offer inviting spaces, amazing coffee, spotless facilities, quality amenities, EV charging, and trusted brands, including M&S Food, Starbucks, Shake Shack, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’, Panera Bread, Popeyes, PRET, Subway, and many more.
People are at the heart of everything we do – our guests, communities, partners, and colleagues. Whether it’s brightening someone’s day in-store, supporting local causes, or building strong supplier relationships, every connection matters.
In a fast-moving industry, we constantly listen, learn, and evolve, embracing sustainability, emerging food trends, and cutting-edge convenience solutions, setting new standards for roadside hospitality.
Behind the scenes, Applegreen cultivates passionate teams where talent is nurtured, ideas are valued, and growth is encouraged. Our culture thrives on positivity, inclusivity, and collaboration. With entrepreneurship in our DNA, we empower people to navigate change, lead with courage, and challenge the status quo, turning bold ideas into real results.
Excited by innovation, energized by growth, and eager to collaborate with a forward-thinking team? Applegreen could be the next step in your career.
Applegreen – enjoy your journey.
