General Manager

Farmer J Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40,500–£44,000 (based on exp.)

Bonus 25% quarterly up to 60%

Daily food allowance during shifts

50% discount across all restaurants

Birthday off paid

Monthly team socials

Medicash health care

Employee Assistance Programme

Green commute – cycle scheme

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Farmer J Limited is opening a new Oxford restaurant in 2027 and seeks an experienced General Manager with a passion for great food and people to lead a high-energy team and deliver exceptional service.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, recruit and coach staff, drive sales targets, and uphold health and food safety standards while maintaining our quality and guest experience. Competitive salary and a strong bonus are on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in hospitality or quick-service restaurant.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Track record of achieving sales targets and delivering high standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and inspire the restaurant team to deliver excellent food and superb customer service.
• Recruit, train, coach and develop team members.
• Achieve weekly sales and KPI targets.
• Ensure Health & Safety and Food Safety standards are always followed.
• Grow the business through effective third-party delivery operations.

Skills

General management experience

Hospitality / QSR experience

People leadership

Job description

FARMER J IS COMING TO OXFORD IN 2027! - NEW OPENING GENERAL MANAGER NEEDED!

Do you “give a fork” about what you do? Do you love great food? Then this is for you!

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and enthusiastic General Manager, with high standards and a true passion for great food and people, to join our young and expanding farm-ily!

The General Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the restaurant operations, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a consistent high food quality. You’ll recruit, train, coach and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. You’ll love food as much as our customers do. You’ll be a nature leader and able to motivate a diverse team.

What's in it for our General Manager

• Salary between £40,500 - £44,000 (based on experience and shop type).
• 25% quarterly bonus up to 60%, based on performance and KPIs.
• Daily food allowance during shifts with unlimited hot drinks.
• 50% discount across all our restaurants when off duty.
• You will never work on your birthday, and you will be paid for it!
• Monthly team socials and annual parties.
• Medicash – subsidised healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action
• Green commute – cycle scheme.
• A great opportunity to grow as we continue to grow!

What You’ll Be Doing As Our General Manager

• Managing, leading and inspiring the Restaurant team to provide an excellent, high-quality, delicious food and a superb customer service, consistently.
• Recruiting, training, coaching, and developing new and current team members.
• Achieving weekly sales and KPIs targets.
• Ensuring the correct Health & Safety and Food Safety standards are always followed.
• Grow your business through effective 3rd party delivery operations.

What Makes a Great General Manager At Farmer J

• Experience working as a General Manager in a high-volume, fast-paced, quality-driven hospitality or QSR environment
• Naturally excellent customer service.
• Colourful personality and individuality, being Bold but Humble.
• Passion for great food and people.
• Caring for your team, driving their progression.

About Farmer J

We make good food that’s good for you and is never boring. Whatever we do, we do it boldly - working to achieve greatness but always maintaining humility. We’re a growing brand with big ambitions.

At Farmer J, everyone is welcome. We believe the best teams are built from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.