Deputy General Manager

Zachary Daniels; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

30 days annual leave

Staff discount

Uniform provided

Pension and additional benefits

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for a Deputy General Manager in Paignton, offering a salary up to £34,000 plus package. The role focuses on supporting the General Manager to drive exceptional customer experiences, lead a high-performing team, and maximize operational efficiency in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Key responsibilities include developing the management team, driving sales, managing costs, and ensuring Health & Safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in hospitality or retail.
• Proven track record in improving sales and profitability.
• Strong operations management and KPI focus.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the management team.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance.
• Manage KPIs, labour costs, and productivity.
• Maintain high standards of customer service.
• Ensure Health & Safety and company compliance.
• Analyse performance and implement improvements.
• Support recruitment, training, and people development.
• Step up and lead the operation in the General Manager's absence.

Skills

People leadership

Sales & profitability

Operations management

Customer service

Job description

Deputy General Manager | Paignton | Up to £34,000 + Package

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £34,000
• Bonus potential
• 30 days annual leave
• Staff discount
• Uniform provided
• Pension and additional benefits

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for a Deputy General Manager on behalf of a leading hospitality brand in Paignton regions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, people-focused leader to support the General Manager in driving operational excellence, delivering an outstanding customer experience, and developing a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Support and develop the management team.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance.
• Manage KPIs, labour costs, and productivity.
• Maintain high standards of customer service.
• Ensure Health & Safety and company compliance.
• Analyse performance and implement improvements.
• Support recruitment, training, and people development.
• Step up and lead the operation in the General Manager's absence.

About you:

You'll currently be working as a Deputy General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, or Senior Manager within:

• Restaurants
• Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
• Hospitality
• Food Retail
• Convenience Retail

If you're looking for your next challenge with a business that offers genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.