Bench General Manager - East Midlands

Wingstop; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Long-Term Investment Plan

Flexible Rota

Free food on every shift

28 days holiday + birthday off

Culture budgets for recognition

Team events and incentives

Leadership events and conferences

Job summary

Wingstop is seeking a General Manager to take full ownership of a Nottingham restaurant, leading the team, driving performance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will manage sales, costs, and staff development to ensure the store operates at its best every day.

This hands-on, high-impact leadership role requires strong ownership, a commercial mindset, and excellent people leadership as you inspire your team and uphold Wingstop values in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong General Manager or senior leadership experience.
• Commercial mindset with proven results.
• Excellent people leadership skills.
• High ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of restaurant performance and KPIs.
• Leading, developing, and inspiring your team.
• Driving sales, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Building a strong culture aligned to Wingstop values.
• Overseeing recruitment, training, and retention.

Skills

General Manager experience

People leadership

Commercial mindset

Job description

At Wingstop,we’re not just in the chicken business, we’re in the flavour business. Creatingmemorable experiences for our customers and team is what we do best, and we’vegot the awards to prove it (Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025and Deliveroo’s Restaurant of the Year). But our mission remains simple: BRINGTHE FLAVOUR.

About theRole

As GeneralManager of one of our established restaurants, you’ll take full ownership ofthe business, leading your team, driving performance, and creating a culturethat delivers results.

You’ll beaccountable for everything that happens in your restaurant - from deliveringexceptional customer experiences and growing sales, to controlling costs anddeveloping a high-performing team. Leading from the front, you’ll set the tone,build a strong team culture, and make sure your restaurant is operating at itsbest every single day.

This is ahands-on, high-impact leadership role where you’ll drive results, inspire yourteam, and keep the energy high in a fast-paced environment.

WhatYou’ll Be Doing

• Full ownership of restaurantperformance and KPIs
• Leading, developing, and inspiringyour team
• Driving sales, profitability, andoperational excellence
• Building a strong culture aligned toWingstop values
• Overseeing recruitment, training, andretention

WhatWe’re Looking For

• Strong General Manager or seniorleadership experience
• Commercial mindset with provenresults
• Excellent people leadership skills
• High ownership and accountability

Our Values

Authentic.Entrepreneurial. Fun. Service-Minded.

WhyWingstop

Here atWingstop, it’s all about the people, the passion, and the energy. We’re morethan just wings, we’re a fast-moving, fun, and inclusive team where everyone’svoice is heard, growth is encouraged, and effort is recognised. From day one,you’ll be part of a culture that celebrates teamwork, rewards ambition andthrives on bringing energy to every shift. Whether you’re learning new skills,leading a team, or helping launch a new store, you’ll feel the Wingstop vibe ineverything we do. We are fast-paced, high-energy, and all about deliveringgreat experiences for our customers and our people.

It’s morethan just a job. It’s a place to build confidence, make mates, and be part ofsomething that’s growing fast.

• Quarterly Bonus
• Opportunities to join our Long-TermInvestment Plan (for high-performing GMs and Stores)
• Flexible Rota
• Free food on every shift
• 28 days holiday + birthday off
• Culture budgets allocated to everyrestaurant for recognition
• Team based events (performance)
• Regular company wide incentives
• Long-Term Investment Plan (forhigh-performing GMs)
• Leadership events and conferences

Grow WithUs

• Career progression opportunities
• Wagestream access
• Discounts platform
• Recognition programmes

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrateindividuality and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a supportiveenvironment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitmentprocess to perform at your best, please let us know - we’re here to assist you.

AIDisclaimer

AI can be auseful tool - and we understand many candidates use it for support. That said,we’re really interested in you, not an AI-generated version of you.

We want tohear your voice and understand your real experience. Applications or interviewtasks that rely heavily on AI may not give us an accurate picture of who youare. Bring your authentic self to the process - that’s who we’re excited tomeet.