Posted 6 days ago

Restaurant Assistant Manager - Coventry

Burger King
Pay 30500.00 per annum plus bonus
Location Coventry, West Midlands

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4.0

Rated 4.0 out of 10, based on 907 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Burger King

Burger King is a fast food restaurant chain. They serve American-style fast food, specialising in burgers.

Job description from Burger King

Restaurant Assistant Manager - Coventry

What's in it for you?

First, let's talk careers. When it comes to moving forward, we've got your back. We're growing fast, so we'll make sure you have everything you need to learn, grow and develop with us. But that's only just the beginning. We want you to get a taste of the good stuff too, so you'll also be able to make the most of:

  • Up to 3,500 annual bonus for Assistant Manager level paid twice a year
  • Lots of progression opportunities. Grow your career with us!
  • Access our internal learning platform THRIVE at BK. Drive your own development!
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • A pension, helping to build for your future
  • Access to premium retail discounts from many of your favourite retailers
  • Get your friends to join us in management and earn up to 1000
  • 70% off food and drink for friends and family
  • Wagestream. Access your pay when you need to. Stop waiting for pay day!
  • 10% off with a national gym chain
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free mortgage advice
  • Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support when you need it
Here at BK, we're always going bigger and better. So it makes sense that we're looking for people who want to do the same. As Assistant Manager you'll be a core part of the leadership team to drive the overall success of the restaurant.

Bring that kind of attitude, and you'll boss it. That's because you'll play a part in our big plans for the future as you get stuck in to restaurant management, stand up for what you believe in, and build your own career at the same time. And if you're flexible about where you work, who knows how far you could go.

All we ask is that you're the kind of person who has genuine ambition. That you're someone who always wants to be their best. And that you can bring your authentic self to work - every day. It's what we call keeping it real!

What you'll do:

Each restaurant crew at BK is a fast-moving, high-energy, ultra-supportive family. And you'll lead by example so it stays that way.

You'll own your P&L, so you'll need to focus hard on driving sales while controlling costs. But your day-to-day is where it will all happen. It's about delivering no-nonsense perfection to every customer. Making sure your crew has everything they need to meet the highest standards. And growing, guiding and developing your team so you can stand up to any challenge that comes your way.

What we're after

Being an Assistant Manager is a tough gig. We get it. But you're already on your way, and if you have what it takes to roll up your sleeves when it really matters, you'll smash it.

We're looking for people with true business acumen and just the right kind of talent to keep things moving fast. A can-do approach and the ability to put a smile on people's faces are right at the top of our list, too.

And if you also get a buzz out of helping people, and you've got what it takes to put the fun into functional, then we think you'll fit right in.

Join our team now

If you think you're ready for a real opportunity, then maybe it's time you dropped your current crew and joined ours instead.


We are a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to contact us, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all applicants.

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What employees say

Pay

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  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Burger King pay assistant managers enough to live on?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    50% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are paid below market rates

    Do Burger King pay assistant managers market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    86% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do assistant managers at Burger King get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    52% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Burger King pay assistant managers sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    86% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people do unpaid extra work

    Do assistant managers at Burger King do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    81% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do assistant managers get of their shift pattern at Burger King?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 86% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 5% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 5% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 5% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

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  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do assistant managers at Burger King get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Needs improving
  • Hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for assistant managers at Burger King to change shifts?

    Most people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    82% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

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  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it for assistant managers to book a holiday at Burger King?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    55% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

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  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Burger King managers change assistant managers shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    59% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for assistant managers to take sick leave at Burger King?

    Most people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    71% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

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  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do assistant managers at Burger King feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    53% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get proper breaks

    Do assistant managers at Burger King get proper breaks?

    Most people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    73% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful for assistant managers to work at Burger King?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    91% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t enjoy their job

    Do assistant managers at Burger King enjoy their jobs?

    Most people don’t enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    80% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

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  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do assistant managers at Burger King recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

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  • Only some people get enough training

    Do assistant managers get enough training when they start at Burger King?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are assistant managers given support to progress at Burger King?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 65% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do assistant managers think Burger King head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    95% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

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  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do assistant managers feel well informed about how Burger King is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Burger King

What Burger King employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    The team

    Worst thing

    The stress and how my managers and supervisors find every small mistake and make sure to point it out when it’s not even mecessary

    5.5

    Crew member at Burger King, March 2025

  • Best thing

    I get to make people happy, and serve them there meals after a long day.

    Worst thing

    The pay rate is quite low

    4.6

    Team member at Burger King, November 2024

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  • Best thing

    The people

    Easy job when it's quite

    Customers are mostly nice

    Worst thing

    Customers can sometimes cause issues

    Managers don't do their work sometimes

    Terrible pay

    Hours aren't always the same/guaranteed

    5.0

    Crew member at Burger King, November 2024

  • Best thing

    It’s an easy job and the people I work with are nice.

    Worst thing

    The pay!!! Unpaid breaks and the customers can be really aggressive towards me.

    3.3

    Crew member at Burger King, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Probably the discount

    Worst thing

    Abuse from delivery drivers and customers

    4.5

    Crew member at Burger King, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Staff are friendly

    Worst thing

    Have to do a lot of work

    2.6

    Crew member at Burger King, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Really good pay and good hours.

    Worst thing

    Training isn't great and they blame you for not being as good as can be for it.
    Lack of respect and professionalism.
    Cares more about whether or not you're coming to work than if you're ok when you're ill or injured.

    4.2

    Shift supervisor at Burger King, September 2024

  • Best thing

    Love most of the people I work with and the job itself is pretty easy

    Worst thing

    Often understaffed in order to save hours and not given enough shifts. Rotas are only given out a few days (sometimes a week) before you’re expected to work then - makes it difficult to plan other elements of life

    5.5

    Crew member at Burger King, April 2023

  • Best thing

    The people you meet during work and get to know as you work as a team. Great fun and memories to be had

    Worst thing

    Immaturity of coworkers/people not working when they are supposed to. It can get stressful and you need all the help you can get

    5.5

    Crew member at Burger King, December 2022

  • Best thing

    Flexibility is pretty good

    Worst thing

    Your shifts can be changed as much as the day before and they won't tell you about it, they rota you for days you have scheduled off then are annoyed when you bring it up to them

    5.5

    Crew member at Burger King, February 2022

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