General Manager

Nando's UK & IRE; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-week sabbatical

Free meals

Discounts

Travel opportunities

GM training plan

Bonus package

Referral bonus

Rewards program

Job summary

Nando's UK & IRE is seeking a General Manager in the United Kingdom. You will lead the restaurant, drive sales, and shape a positive culture that aligns with our brand values. You will manage a team, own performance, and ensure consistent, high-quality PERi-PERi hospitality for guests in our venues.

The role emphasizes leadership, customer obsession, and fast-paced learning to grow both the business and your team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to motivate and engage a team toward targets and KPI’s.
• Demonstrated drive to deliver great PERi-PERi hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations, drive sales and ensure a strong culture.
• Develop and grow the team to create future Managers.
• Deliver exceptional guest experience and brand standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer focus

Brand alignment

Sales mindset

Job description

Have you been to Nando’s before? We do things a bit differently round here. More than just a job, we have each other’s backs, we inspire each other and we don’t take ourselves too seriously – we're family.

Salary up to: £45,000.00

We want Nandocas (our team members) to be happy and do well. Whatever your path, we’re here to run brilliant shifts. We want to make money, change lives and have fun at the same time.

As a Patrao (our General Managers) we like you to treat the restaurant as if it's your own business. You will be key to making the decisions and creating a great culture within the restaurant.

You will be a proven leader with the ability to work towards targets and KPI’s.

As a General Manager, the spicy stuff we can offer you:

• 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of commitment to us
• 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 for every successful friend referred as a Manager, you will receive a £1000 reward (if you work in the UK)/€1000 cash (if you work in the ROI)
• Reward membership and access to great discounts

The Sauce we need

• Passion, pride and the drive to motivate and engage a team
• You’ll have a real passion for people, food and hospitality
• You will have leadership experience from a customer focused environment
• You will live and breathe our brand and values
• You are customer obsessed and excited by the opportunity to deliver perfect PERi-PERi to our customers every time, whether in our restaurants or in their home.
• Someone who is hungry to learn and develop, comfortable with an ever changing, fast paced environment
• A proven track record of driving sales in a multi- channel environment
• You will also be responsible for the development and growth of your team to create Managers of the future

Good food, good vibes, good people.