District Area Supervisor ( {{city}})

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading burger restaurant seeks a passionate leader for their Colchester location. The role involves managing the store team, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a vibrant workplace culture. Candidates who embody enthusiasm, integrity, and a strong customer service focus will thrive in this position. Additionally, career progression opportunities exist within the organization for ambitious individuals.

Benefits

20% bonus scheme

Secret Shopper bonus

Paid breaks

33 days paid holiday

Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift

Private medical via Vitality

Life assurance

Access to Wagestream

Team competitions

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership skills.
• Strong customer service excellence.
• Passion for burgers and fries.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, working alongside crew and managers.
• Manage and develop the store team.
• Oversee daily operations and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Team Management

Development Mindset

Job description

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Client:

Five Guys UK

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Burgers & Fries and Incredible Careers! We're the burger restaurant with the uncomplicated formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients. We've maintained the same 'perfect and serve' philosophy since our family business began in 1986.

We are a family-oriented team with integrity, enthusiasm, competitiveness, and a results-driven mindset.

Rewards

• An achievable 20% bonus scheme - paid quarterly
• An additional Secret Shopper bonus worth up to £2,000
• High Performer Awards and Bonuses
• Long service Love2Shop voucher reward - 5 years £500, 10 years £1,000
• 33 Days paid holiday
• Paid breaks
• Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift
• Private medical via Vitality
• Life assurance
• Access to Wagestream, a financial wellbeing app with flexible benefits

Other Perks

• Days out and social events
• Invite to the annual General Manager conference
• Team competitions - Fry Cup and Olympics
• Employee discount program - Five Guys Perks
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance program (EAP)
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Pension scheme

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Passion for Burgers and Fries
• Values: Competitive, Enthusiastic, Family, Get It Done, and Integrity
• Hands-on leadership skills
• Customer service excellence
• Development-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, working alongside crew and managers
• Manage and develop the store team, supporting quality delivery
• Pay close attention to detail
• Create a positive and fun working environment
• Handle reward and recognition programs
• Oversee daily operations and strategic planning
• Promote Five Guys culture and values
• Own the P&L, driving sales and controlling costs
• Develop talent pipeline and spot potential

Career Progression

• Opportunities include managing higher volume stores, opening new stores, becoming an Area Trainer, District Manager, or joining the Support Office
• Five Guys offers career growth and support for ambitious individuals