General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

4-week sabbatical after every 5 years

Free food at work and staff discount

Travel opportunities to learn more

3-month General Manager training plan

Competitive half-yearly bonus package

Employee referral bonus (£1000 UK, €€€

Reward membership and discounts

Job summary

Nando's UK & IRE in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Manager to lead restaurant operations, develop the team, and drive KPIs to deliver great PERi-PERi experiences. You will shape culture, motivate staff, and manage performance in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

This role offers opportunities for growth, rewards, and a dynamic team environment where business results are achieved through teamwork and a passion for people and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Proven ability to drive sales in a multi-channel setting.
• Strong people development and team motivation.
• Brand and service quality mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations and drive KPI performance.
• Develop and mentor the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage shifts, staffing, and training to ensure consistent service.
• Foster a positive culture aligned with the Nando's brand.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer focus

Sales drive

Job description

Salary up to: £45,000.00

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.

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.