General Manager

Wingstop; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Private Healthcare (individual cover)

Long-Term Investment Plan

Flexible Rota

Free food on every shift

Employee discount (50% Mon–Thu, 20%Fri

Job summary

Wingstop Belfast is opening a brand-new restaurant and is seeking a General Manager to own the launch, build the team, set the culture, and establish ways of working to bring the Wingstop brand to life from day one.

You’ll drive sales and control costs while recruiting, training and developing a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. This hands-on, high-impact role offers real leadership responsibility and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• Must-have leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience with launch or new-store openings is preferred.
• Able to energise and develop a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Capability to drive sales and manage costs from day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant opening and set the standard for the new store.
• Recruit, train and develop a high-performing team.
• Set standards and ways of working across operations.
• Drive performance and own the full operational delivery from day one.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences in a high-energy environment.

Skills

Strong leadership

New openings experience

High energy mindset

Team building

Job description

About Us

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

About the Role

Something exciting is coming! We’re opening a brand-new Wingstop restaurant! As a General Manager for a New Store Opening, you’ll have full accountability for launching and leading a brand-new restaurant. From building your team to setting the culture and establishing ways of working, you’ll play a key role in bringing the brand to life in a new location.

You’ll take ownership of all aspects of the business, from driving sales and controlling costs to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Leading from the front, you’ll recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the restaurant is set up for long-term success from day one.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll shape the direction of your restaurant, build a strong team culture, and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the restaurant opening
• Building and developing your team
• Setting standards and ways of working
• Driving performance from day one
• Owning full operational delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership experience
• Experience in new openings (preferred)
• High energy and ownership mindset
• Ability to build teams from scratch

Our Values

Authentic. Entrepreneurial. Fun. Service-Minded.

Why Wingstop

Here at Wingstop, it’s all about the people, the passion, and the energy. We’re more than just wings, we’re a fast-moving, fun, and inclusive team where everyone’s voice is heard, growth is encouraged, and effort is recognised. From day one, you’ll be part of a culture that celebrates teamwork, rewards ambition and thrives 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 in everything we do. We are fast-paced, high-energy, and all about delivering great experiences for our customers and our people.

It’s more than just a job. It’s a place to build confidence, make mates, and be part of something that’s growing fast.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus
• Private Healthcare (individual cover)
• Opportunities to join our Long-Term Investment Plan (for high-performing GMs and Stores)
• Flexible Rota
• Free food on every shift
• Employee discount (50% Mon–Thurs, 20% Fri–Sun)
• 28 days holiday + birthday off
• Culture budgets allocated to every restaurant for recognition
• Team based events (performance)
• Regular company wide incentives

Leadership Benefits

• Long-Term Investment Plan (for high-performing GMs)
• Leadership events and conferences
• Team celebration events

Grow With Us

• Senior leadership development (District Manager Step Up Program)
• Career progression opportunities

Perks & Vibes

• Bi Annual Management Conferences & Networking
• Wagestream access
• Discounts platform
• Recognition programmes

Diversity & Inclusion

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

AI Disclaimer

AI can be a useful 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 to hear your voice and understand your real experience. Applications or interview tasks that rely heavily on AI may not give us an accurate picture of who you are. Bring your authentic self to the process - that’s who we’re excited to meet.