BURGER KING®, the second largest quick service restaurant chain in the world, is once again showing its support for future leaders as it launches this year’s campaign for its Leadership Development Programme. The iconic brand has announced that the application process is now open for top talent to fill 20 positions in the company’s European headquarter locations in Madrid, Spain; Munich, Germany; Slough, UK and Zug, Switzerland. Of those available, 5 positions will be based in the UK office.
The programme, with the goal to recruit the most prepared, driven professionals early in their careers, celebrates its second year in the UK. Last year, the programme recruited 5 professionals for jobs in departments such as marketing, business development, operations & human resources.
“BURGER KING® is always looking for talented, driven professionals that will help to grow our iconic brand around the world”, said Theo Camurça, People & IT Director for BURGER KING® EMEA. “As our brand and business grow, the Leadership Development Program provides recent graduates with new opportunities and challenges that will make a real difference in the company. Furthermore, it provides us with a steady pipeline of potential leaders to drive our culture of meritocracy, ownership and excellence.”
The 2014 program received 7,518 applications from all over Europe. “We are proud of this number. It shows that BURGER KING® is valued as a great place to work and to grow,” added Camurça.
About the Leadership Development Program (LDP)
The Leadership Development Program is open for graduates from universities and business schools across Europe, who can submit their applications at www.bkcareers.com.
The selected candidates will participate in a six-month program in which they can learn and work at all levels of the company. Work includes one week of training in the global headquarters of Miami, where selected candidates will immerse themselves in the BK® culture and work with the Global Leadership Team. The program will continue for eight weeks at a BURGER KING® restaurant for operational training, one month shadowing a Franchise Business Leader for field training, and three months of Corporate Rotation in the European headquarters for different department projects.
Candidates can apply for a job until November 15th at www.bkcareers.com, where the selection will begin with online tests of logic, English skills and alignment with the BURGER KING® culture. A selection will have the chance to have a job interview with a company manager, whilst the chosen candidates will participate in the six month programme with a competitive salary and will receive all the tools and knowledge to work in a highly responsible position in one of the biggest companies in the world.
About Burger King Worldwide
Founded in 1954, BURGER KING® (NYSE: BKW) is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, the BURGER KING® system operates in over 13,000 locations serving more than 11 million guests daily in 98 countries and territories worldwide. Approximately 100 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. To learn more about Burger King Worldwide, please visit the company's website at www.bk.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.