General Manager

Nando's; Chatham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Nando's as a General Manager, where you'll lead a vibrant team and create a thriving restaurant culture. We're seeking a passionate leader who invites challenges, drives sales, and inspires others. With perks like free meals, travel opportunities, and a competitive bonus, it's more than a job—it's becoming part of the Nando's family.

Benefits

4-week paid sabbatical after 5 years

Free food at work

Competitive bonus package

Employee referral bonus

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in customer-focused environments.
• Ability to motivate and engage a team.
• Track record of driving sales in multi-channel settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations and create a positive culture.
• Make key decisions that align with targets and KPIs.
• Develop and train team members to create future Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Driving

Job description

Salary up to: £45,000.00

Have you been to Nando’s before?
We do things a bit differently here. More than just a job, we support each other, inspire one another, and don’t take ourselves too seriously – we're family. We want Nandocas (our team members) to be happy and successful. Whatever your path, we're here to run brilliant shifts. We aim to make money, change lives, and have fun at the same time.

As a Patrao (our General Manager), you will:

• Treat the restaurant as if it’s your own business.
• Be key to making decisions and creating a great culture within the restaurant.
• Be a proven leader capable of working towards targets and KPIs.

What we can offer you as a General Manager:

• 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service.
• Free food at work and a tasty discount on your days off.
• Travel opportunities to learn more about our roots.
• 3-month General Manager training plan from Day 1.
• Competitive half-yearly bonus package.
• Employee referral bonus: £1000 reward (UK) / €1000 (ROI) for each successful referral who becomes a Manager.
• Reward membership and access to discounts.

The qualities we need:

• Passion, pride, and the drive to motivate and engage a team.
• A genuine passion for people, food, and hospitality.
• Leadership experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Lives and breathes our brand and values.
• Customer-obsessed and excited to deliver perfect PERi-PERi to customers, whether in our restaurants or at their homes.
• Hungry to learn and develop, comfortable with a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Track record of driving sales in a multi-channel environment.
• Responsible for developing and growing your team to create future Managers.

Good food, good vibes, good people.

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