General Manager

Slim Chickens - Cardiff; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

BRG Spark App access

Healthcare benefits

Wagestream earnings access

Referral rewards

Career advancement

Flexible scheduling

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Slim Chickens Cardiff is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, inspire the team and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

You will drive sales with fresh ideas, maintain high standards of food quality and safety, and foster a positive, collaborative atmosphere while managing schedules and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong team leadership and motivation skills.
• Excellent hospitality and top-tier service mindset.
• Effective communicator and organised prioritiser.
• Hands-on problem-solving in busy settings.
• Willingness to work weekends, late shifts, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day leadership of the restaurant and team.
• Lead a team to deliver the ultimate guest experience.
• Develop fresh ideas to drive sales.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.
• Create a fun, motivating work atmosphere.
• Engage with guests to exceed expectations.
• Analyse numbers to improve performance.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Team motivation

Guest service

Communication

Organised

Problem solving

Flexibility

Staff development

Job description

General Manager – Cardiff – Slim Chickens

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

Why Slim Chickens? Slim Chickens is a Sunday Times Best Big Company to Work For 2025 and 2026, where you’ll have endless opportunities to develop, grow, and learn new skills while working alongside some of the best colleagues in hospitality. There 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 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 Brand's, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking ownership for the day to day leadership of the restaurant and team
• 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

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading in a restaurant or similar fast‑paced guest focussed 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, availilibility that includes weekends, latenights and bank holidays – we’re always on the go!

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 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
• Performance Bonuses:Earn more with bonuses that reward your dedication and success

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!