Bench General Manager

Five Guys; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading burger restaurant as a General Manager, where you'll lead your team to deliver quality products while fostering a positive working environment. With clear progression opportunities, bonuses, and a supportive culture, this role is perfect for passionate individuals committed to excellence.

Benefits

33 days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Private medical via Vitality

Life assurance

Flexible financial benefits via Wagestream

Employee discount

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about perfect burgers and fries.
• Core values: Competitive, Enthusiastic, Family, Get It Done, and Integrity.
• Hands-on leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and develop store team.
• Manage store operations and long-term planning.
• Promote culture by embodying company values.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent customer service

Job description

General Manager

Join Burgers & Fries and Incredible Careers! We are a burger restaurant with a simple, uncompromising formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients. Since our family business started in 1986, we have maintained our 'perfect and serve' philosophy.

Today, we remain a family at heart. We value integrity, enthusiasm, competitiveness, and a can-do attitude to overcome any challenge.

REWARDS

• Achievable 20% bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Secret Shopper bonus up to £2,000
• High Performer Awards and Bonuses
• Long service rewards: Love2Shop vouchers - £500 at 5 years, £1,000 at 10 years
• 33 days paid holiday
• Paid breaks
• Free burgers, fries, and shakes on shift
• Private medical via Vitality
• Life assurance
• Access to Wagestream for flexible financial benefits

OTHER PERKS

• Team outings and social events
• Invitation to the annual General Manager conference
• Team competitions like Fry Cup and Olympics
• Employee discount through Five Guys Perks
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Opportunities for career development
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Pension scheme

WHAT WE VALUE

• Passion for perfect burgers and fries
• Our core values: Competitive, Enthusiastic, Family, Get It Done, and Integrity
• Leadership skills with a hands-on approach
• Excellent customer service
• Development of your team members

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead by example, working alongside crew and managers
• Develop and manage the store team to deliver quality products
• Pay close attention to detail
• Create a positive and fun working environment
• Manage reward and recognition programs
• Oversee all store operations and long-term planning
• Promote our culture by embodying our values
• Own the P&L, driving sales and controlling costs
• Identify talent and develop your team for future roles

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Progression opportunities include managing larger stores, opening new locations, becoming an Area Trainer or District Manager, or supporting the Support Office
• We support ambitious individuals to build a rewarding career with us