Deputy General Manager DGM - Slim Chickens - Meadowhall, Sheffield

Slim Chickens; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain is seeking a Deputy General Manager for its location in Sheffield. The role includes leading a team to ensure exceptional guest experiences, driving sales creatively, and upholding food quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a flexible schedule. Join an exciting team dedicated to making a memorable dining experience while enjoying generous employee benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

50% off meals for you and friends

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Free mortgage advice

Access to earnings anytime

Healthcare Cashplan

Referral bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a restaurant or similar fast-paced guest focused environment.
• Personable with skills to inspire and motivate a team.
• Flexibility for weekends, late nights, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to deliver the ultimate guest experience.
• Driving sales through fresh, creative ideas.
• Ensuring food quality, hygiene, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in a restaurant environment

Effective communication

Team motivation

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Could you be our next Deputy General Manager in Slim Chickens Sheffield Meadowhall Shopping Centre? Slim Chickens serves up southern-inspired fresh delicious chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid-back setting!

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a restaurant or similar fast-paced guest focused environment
• Personable with the skills to inspire and motivate a team
• Someone who lives and breathes hospitality and top-tier service
• Great communicator
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks
• A problem solver who's hands‑on and ready to take on challenges
• Able to keep cool, calm and focused in a busy setting
• Flexible, availability that includes weekends, late nights and bank holidays - we're always on the go!

Slim Chickens is a Sunday Times Best Big Company to work for 2025, where you will have endless opportunities to develop, grow and learn new skills, whilst working along side some of the best colleagues in hospitality. There really has never been a better time to join us!

Slim's is where southern‑inspired flavours meet a vibrant, modern vibe. We're on a mission to serve up the best chicken around, and as we grow, we need a Deputy General Manager who's as excited about our journey as we are. Slim's is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) a growing hospitality group of Brands, committed to our goal of striving to become the Best Restaurant Group in everything we do. We're obsessed with building credibility, going above and beyond, and delivering a memorable guest experience and an amazing working environment. At BRG, we live by our core values: Honest - Acting with integrity in everything we do; Hardworking - Giving our best, every day; Hungry - Always striving for growth and excellence; Heart - Caring deeply about our people, our guests, and our communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a team to deliver the ultimate guest experience
• Coming up with fresh, creative ideas to drive sales
• Ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene and Health and Safety
• Creating a fun and motivating work atmosphere where your team can thrive
• Connecting with guests, exceeding their expectations so they come back again and again
• Analysing the numbers and finding ways to make things even better

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Generous Colleague Discount: Enjoy 50% off your total bill for you and 5 friends across all of our Brands, because great food is meant to be shared! You can also get 20% off at Carluccio's retail gift shop & deli (in store and online)
• Exclusive Discounts: Access special offers and discounts at thousands of online and high‑street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym membership and many more through our BRG Spark App
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre
• Access Your Pay Anytime: With our partner Wagestream, you can tap into your earnings whenever you need them
• Stay Well: Take advantage of our Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses by referring your friends to join our team
• Career Advancement: Enjoy excellent opportunities for growth and development within our diverse brand portfolio
• Flexible Working: Find a work-life balance with flexible scheduling options

If you’re ready to step up, lead a team, and have fun whilst doing it, Slim Chickens is where you need to be! Apply today - let's make chicken history together!