General Manager

Wingstop; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Private Healthcare

Long-Term Investment Plan

Flexible Rota

Free food on every shift

Employee discount

28 days holiday

Culture budgets

Team events

Incentives

Job summary

Wingstop is opening a brand-new restaurant in the UK. As General Manager for a New Store Opening, you’ll take full accountability for launching and leading the new venue. You will build your team, set the culture, and establish ways of working to bring the Wingstop experience to life in this location.

You will own all aspects of the business from sales to costs, recruit and train a high-performing team, and ensure the store is set up for long-term success from day one.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in hospitality or food service.
• Experience in opening new venues is preferred.
• High energy with ownership mindset.
• Ability to recruit and develop teams from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the restaurant opening and launch activities.
• Build and develop a high-performing team.
• Set standards and ways of working for the new store.
• Drive performance and ensure operational delivery from day one.

Skills

Leadership experience

New openings

High energy

Team building from scratch

Job description

About Us

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

About theRole

Somethingexciting is coming! We’re opening a brand-new Wingstop restaurant! As a GeneralManager for a New Store Opening, you’ll have full accountability for launchingand leading a brand-new restaurant. From building your team to setting theculture and establishing ways of working, you’ll play a key role in bringingthe brand to life in a new location.

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

This is ahands-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-energyenvironment.

WhatYou’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

WhatWe’re Looking For

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

OurValues

Authentic.Entrepreneurial. Fun. Service-Minded.

WhyWingstop

Here atWingstop, it’s all about the people, the passion, and the energy. We’re morethan just wings, we’re a fast-moving, fun, and inclusive team where everyone’svoice is heard, growth is encouraged, and effort is recognised. From day one,you’ll be part of a culture that celebrates teamwork, rewards ambition andthrives 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 ineverything we do. We are fast-paced, high-energy, and all about deliveringgreat experiences for our customers and our people.

It’s morethan just a job. It’s a place to build confidence, make mates, and be part ofsomething that’s growing fast.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus
• Private Healthcare (individual cover)
• Opportunities to join our Long-TermInvestment 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 everyrestaurant for recognition
• Team based events (performance)
• Regular company wide incentives

LeadershipBenefits

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

Grow WithUs

• 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 celebrateindividuality and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a supportiveenvironment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitmentprocess to perform at your best, please let us know - we’re here to assist you.

AIDisclaimer

AI can be auseful 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 tohear your voice and understand your real experience. Applications or interviewtasks that rely heavily on AI may not give us an accurate picture of who youare. Bring your authentic self to the process - that’s who we’re excited to meet.

#LDNAMGM