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Food Service & Hospitality
Have it your way

Build your future in food service leadership.

Carrols LLC plays a key role in bringing the Burger King experience to communities. Burger King offers opportunities to build skills and grow from restaurant positions into leadership roles.

1960
Founded
26,000+
Employees
1,000+
Restaurants
23
States
02 · Leading the way in restaurant excellence

Bringing the Burger King experience to communities.

Carrols LLC plays a key role in bringing the Burger King experience to communities. The business operates more than 1,000 Burger King restaurants across 23 states and employs more than 26,000 people.

Two Burger King team members in Flame Grilling aprons plating a freshly grilled burger in the kitchen
People are our greatest assetFrom CEO to Assistant Managers.

You're not just serving food — you're building a career.

Our success can be attributed to our dedicated employees who are focused on providing outstanding service and quality products for our customers. Everyone, from our CEO to our Assistant Managers, has a clear understanding and vision of our business and organizational goals.

Burger King is a place where careers are built. Growth isn't left to chance — it's a natural progression for those who show commitment, take initiative, and want to go further in a fast-paced, people-first environment.

1960
FoundedCarrols LLC
26,000+
EmployeesAcross the business
1,000+
RestaurantsUnder the BK brand
23
StatesAnd growing
03 · Why Burger King

Where careers are truly built.

Every visit to a Burger King restaurant should feel welcoming, efficient, and consistent — friendly teams, fast service, and a genuine commitment to a great guest experience. That same mindset is how we look after our people.

Growth opportunities

Advance from crew member to shift supervisor or general manager with proven performance and dedication.

Flexible scheduling

Student-friendly hours designed to work around your classes and academic commitments.

Team culture

Work in a supportive environment where collaboration and customer service excellence are truly valued.

Leadership training

Access development programs that build management and business skills for your future career.

04 · Videos

Hear it from the team.

Where you start won't be where you end up. Meet three Burger King leaders who all began early — and grew into General Manager and District Manager roles. Tap any video to play it right here on the page.

Video thumbnail: Bonnie, District Manager, on 32 years building a career at Burger King▶ Watch
Start your career with a smile
After 32 years — starting in high school — Bonnie is now a District Manager. She shares the training programs that can even help pay for your education.
Video thumbnail: Nick Cox, District Manager, on growing leaders at Burger King▶ Watch
Step into your leadership potential
District Manager Nick Cox is always looking for that spark of potential to nurture in his teams — and the small things that go a long way in growing your career.
Your story next?
From your first shift to a lifelong career, there's a place for you on the team that serves millions with a smile.
Apply now →
05 · Early career opportunities

Entry-level roles with Burger King and room to grow.

Four ways to start and grow a career with Burger King — from your very first shift behind the counter to a structured path into restaurant management and beyond.

Explore all opportunities →
Burger King crew member in a paper crown serving a guest at the front counterRestaurant careers
Crew Member
Start your career in a fast-paced restaurant environment where you'll develop customer service and teamwork skills. Handle food preparation, cash handling, and customer interactions while earning competitive wages and flexible scheduling.
Opportunities across Burger King locations · Availability varies
Explore current openings →
Burger King team member in a Flame Grilling apron packing a guest order in the kitchenLeadership careers
Shift Supervisor / Team Lead
Transition into leadership by overseeing daily operations, training new crew members, and ensuring quality standards. This role develops management experience and prepares you for advancement within the growing Burger King restaurant network.
Opportunities across Burger King locations · Availability varies
Explore current openings →
Burger King drive-thru team member holding two branded drink cups beside the Flame Grilling neon signManagement careers
Restaurant Management
Build knowledge across restaurant operations, team leadership, legal compliance, sales building and business controls. Burger King supports management development through training, coaching and mentoring.
Manager Trainee pathway · Seven-week training program
Explore current openings →
Burger King team members gathered togetherCorporate careers
Corporate Careers
Explore professional opportunities that support Burger King restaurant operations from the corporate headquarters, including business functions advertised through the official careers site.
Syracuse, NY · Availability and requirements vary
Explore current openings →
Bet you didn’t know…
50%+

of salaried management hires are promoted from the crew ranks each year.

At Burger King, an entry-level role can be the beginning of a long-term leadership career.

06 · Meet the team

Real people, real careers.

Across the business there's a shared focus on doing things the right way, supporting one another, and striving to be better every day. Hear it in their own words from the people who've built their careers here.

“I started working for Carrol’s when I was 15… 14 years later I still enjoy my job!”

SG
Shanda Grant
Assistant General Manager

“Working for Carrol’s has a lot of advancement and opportunities to grow with the company, so it’s not just a job but a career.”

ME
Marla Eddy
Restaurant General Manager · Danville, VA

“I love coaching and supporting people. Watching the managers grow into their position and beyond is amazing.”

DW
Debbie Wheelock
Dedicated Training Manager · Buffalo, NY
07 · Your career path

A clear path to help you advance.

Whether you're new to the business or a seasoned professional, Burger King delivers the training you'll need to fulfill your ambitions. But YOU are the main ingredient — you work hard, and we'll teach you how to work smart and advance your career.

Manager Trainee
Learn the basics of restaurant management
A seven-week training program covering operations procedures, team leadership, legal compliance, and sales building — using state-of-the-art training and communications equipment.
Phase 1
Team Member to Shift Supervisor
Enter our workforce, quickly learn how to prepare our food and serve our guests, then step up to lead shifts as a Team Leader and Shift Manager.
Phase 2–3
Shift Supervisor to Assistant Manager
Supervise various shifts, assist in recruiting and developing employees, and implement daily administration functions and customer relations.
Phase 4
Assistant Manager to Restaurant General Manager
Assist with human resources, team leadership, local restaurant marketing, and P&L controls — building toward direct P&L responsibility and leading your own restaurant team to hit sales and cost objectives.
Phase 5
Assistant District Manager to District Manager
Under the guidance of our development team — management trainers, classroom courses, cyber training and mentoring — grow beyond a single restaurant to lead an entire district.
08 · Sustainability at Burger King

Doing things the right way.

At Burger King, sustainability is about creating long-term value — for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. Every restaurant operates to the global standards set by Restaurant Brands International, ensuring consistency across everything from sourcing and menu development to food preparation and packaging.

That means delivering the Burger King experience in a way that supports responsible practices, reduces impact, and contributes to a more sustainable future.

"We believe that the delicious, affordable, and convenient meals we serve — and our customers love — should also be sustainable."

Smiling Burger King team member handing a branded bag and drink through the drive-thru window
Global standardsSet by Restaurant Brands International.
09 · Fun facts about the Whopper

A flame-grilled icon since 1957.

Burger King introduced the Whopper in 1957. The flame-grilled sandwich has since become one of the brand’s most recognizable menu items around the world.

01

Older than the Big Mac

While many think the Whopper was created to compete in the ‘Burger Wars’ against products like McDonald's Big Mac, that is not true! Burger King actually started selling the Whopper in 1957 — 11 years before McDonald's introduced the Big Mac in 1968.

02

The original price

The original price of the Whopper was just 37 cents.

03

Have it your way

There are over 200,000 ways to order a classic Whopper, so guests truly can have it their way!

04

The Left-Handed Whopper

As an April Fool's Day prank in 1998, BK US took out a full-page ad in USA Today to advertise the Left-Handed Whopper — the same as a regular Whopper, but exclusively for left-handed guests.

05

A star at the drive-thru

American Idol alum and award-winning singer and actress Jennifer Hudson used to make Whopper sandwiches when she worked her first job at BK — she would even sing while working at the drive-thru!

06

A Whopper of a wedding

To celebrate the marriage of Joel Burger and Ashley King, BK helped make sure it was a royal event by paying for the event and gifting BK-branded swag.

07

Whopper Wi-Fi

Burger King restaurants have used the name Whopper Wi-Fi for their guest wireless network.

08

The Whopper Detour

In 2018, you could go to McDonald's to order a Whopper for 1 cent as part of the ‘Whopper Detour’ BK campaign.

10 · A nationwide team

Over 1,000 restaurants across the country.

Carrols LLC operates more than 1,000 Burger King restaurants across 23 states and employs more than 26,000 people, with corporate careers supported from its headquarters in Syracuse, NY.

1,000+
RestaurantsUnder the BK brand
23
StatesCoast to coast
26,000+
EmployeesAcross the business
1960
FoundedCarrols LLC
Crew & guest service Shift & team leadership Restaurant management Corporate · Syracuse, NY
★ Find your fit

Which Burger King path could fit you?

Pick the statement that sounds most like you and we'll point you toward a Burger King career area to explore.

11 · Your questions, answered

Everything you wanted to ask, answered.

Carrols LLC plays a key role in bringing the Burger King experience to communities. The business operates more than 1,000 Burger King restaurants across 23 states and employs more than 26,000 people.

Burger King opportunities are available at more than 1,000 restaurants across 23 states, with corporate careers supported from headquarters in Syracuse, New York. Current locations and openings are listed on the official careers site.

Absolutely. Many of our team members started in high school. As one Assistant General Manager puts it: "I started working for Carrol's when I was 15 — 14 years later I still enjoy my job." Entry-level crew roles are a great first job.

Scheduling needs and availability vary by restaurant and position. Candidates should review the relevant opening and discuss availability with the hiring restaurant during the application process.

Growth is a natural progression. You can advance from crew member to shift supervisor to general manager — and beyond into district management — with proven performance and dedication. It's not just a job but a career.

Whether you're new to the business or a seasoned professional, Burger King provides the training you need — including a seven-week Manager Trainee program covering operations, team leadership, legal compliance and sales building, plus classroom courses, cyber training and mentoring.

Explore current openings and apply on the Burger King careers site. Whatever your starting point, there's a role to help you build your future.

People-first

People are our greatest asset.

Great food is only part of the experience — it's the people behind it that make the difference. Across the business there's a shared focus on doing things the right way, supporting one another, and striving to be better every day.

Five diverse Burger King team members smiling together in a close huddle under a blue sky

Start your career with a smile.

At Burger King, you're not just serving food — you're building transferable skills, training and confidence that take your career wherever you want to go. Work hard, and we'll help you work smart and go further.

Explore Burger King careers

Browse entry-level and early-career opportunities with Burger King across the country and apply for the role that fits you.

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