General Manager

Shauna Austin - North West; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Flexible Rota

Free food on every shift

28 days holiday + birthday off

Culture budgets allocated to every-<br

Job summary

Wingstop in the United Kingdom is opening a brand-new restaurant and is seeking a General Manager for a New Store Opening. You’ll have full accountability for launching and leading the restaurant, from building your team to shaping culture and ways of working to bring the brand to life in a new location.

You’ll own all aspects of the business, drive sales, control costs, deliver exceptional customer experiences, recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team, and set the restaurant up for

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience is required.
• Experience in new openings is preferred.
• High energy and ownership mindset is essential.
• Ability to build teams from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant opening.
• Build and develop your team.
• Set standards and ways of working.
• Drive performance from day one.

Skills

Leadership experience

New openings experience

High energy mindset

Team-building

Job description

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

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, l, etc.

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.

• Quarterly Bonus
• Opportunities to join our Long-Term
  Investment Plan (for high-performing GMs and Stores)
• Flexible Rota
• Free food on every shift
• 28 days holiday + birthday off
• Culture budgets allocated to every
  restaurant for recognition
• Team based events (performance)
• Regular company wide incentives
• Long-Term Investment Plan (for
  high-performing GMs)
• Leadership events and conferences

Grow With
Us

• Career progression opportunities
• 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 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.

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