General Manager

Bite Talent; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,800 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Bite Talent is hiring a Restaurant Manager in the United Kingdom to oversee a high-volume operation and lead a team to deliver exceptional service.

You will be responsible for maintaining top operational standards, driving profitability, and delivering ambitious business goals while ensuring a fantastic guest experience. The role requires hands-on leadership and a proactive, people-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in hospitality or quick service environments.
• Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with KPI, labour and cost management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Calm, decisive and resilient in fast-paced settings.
• Proactive, positive attitude and passion for people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team to deliver outstanding results.
• Drive restaurant performance through effective operational management.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and memorable guest experiences.
• Manage labour, stock and operating costs to maximise profitability.
• Recruit, coach and develop future managers and team leaders.
• Ensure food safety, health & safety and company standards are consistently maintained.
• Analyse business performance and implement action plans to improve results.
• Build a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Lead from the front during busy trading periods and support the team where needed.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Customer service

Operational management

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced environment?

We're recruiting for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join one of the UK's most recognised quick service restaurant businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-volume restaurant, develop a great team and take ownership of both operational and commercial performance.

If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy developing people and have a track record of delivering outstanding results, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Restaurant Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall success of the restaurant, leading your team to deliver exceptional service, maintain the highest operational standards and achieve ambitious business goals.

This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example, inspire your team and create an environment where both colleagues and customers have a fantastic experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team to deliver outstanding results.
• Drive restaurant performance through excellent operational management.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable guest experiences.
• Manage labour, stock and operating costs to maximise profitability.
• Recruit, coach and develop future managers and team leaders.
• Ensure food safety, health & safety and company standards are consistently maintained.
• Analyse business performance and implement action plans to improve results.
• Build a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Lead from the front during busy trading periods and support the team wherever needed.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, General Manager, Store Manager or Branch Manager within hospitality, quick service restaurants, retail or leisure.
• A proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing KPIs, labour and costs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to remain calm, decisive and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, positive attitude with a genuine passion for people leadership.

What's in It for You?

• Salary up to £38,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Genuine career progression within a market-leading business
• Employee discounts and benefits package
• A supportive, people-focused culture that invests in its teams