General Manager

Five Guys; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular burger restaurant chain in Sevenoaks is seeking a skilled leader to manage store operations and develop the team. You will ensure the delivery of perfect burgers and fries while driving sales and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a passion for team development. Benefits include bonuses, paid holidays, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Achievable bonus scheme

Free meals during shifts

Team competitions

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experienced hands-on leadership skills.
• Ability to drive sales while controlling costs.
• Commitment to people development.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front and work shoulder to shoulder with crew.
• Develop and manage the store team.
• Create an awesome working environment.
• Drive the Five Guys culture and role model values.
• Manage P&L and ensure effective operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Rewards

• An achievable 30% bonus scheme - paid quarterly
• An additional Secret Shopper bonus worth up to £2,000
• High Performer Awards and Bonus's
• Long service Love2Shop voucher reward - 5 years £500, 10 years £1,000
• 33 Days paid holiday
• Paid breaks
• Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift
• Private medical via Vitality
• Life assurance
• All employees get access to Wagestream. The financial wellbeing app with simple-to-use, flexible benefits built around your pay.

Benefits

• Days out and social events
• Invite to the annual General Manager conference
• Team competitions - "Fry Cup" and "Olympics"
• Five Guys Perks - employee discount program
• Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Development opportunities to grow a career with us!
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Pension scheme

You’ll be enthusiastic about

• Perfect Burgers and Fries
• Our values; Competitive, Enthusiastic, Family, Get It Done and Integrity
• People - Experienced hands-on leadership skills
• Customer service
• Having your people's development at heart

Responsibilities

• Expected to lead from the front and work shoulder to shoulder with crew and managers.
• Developing, leading and managing the store team while supporting the delivery of perfect burgers and fries.
• Demonstrate close attention to detail.
• Creating an awesome working environment where people are happy to come to work and have fun
• Responsible for reward and recognition
• You will be accountable for all aspects of your store including the day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Drive the Five Guys culture by always role modelling our values
• Having full ownership of your P&L, which means you will need to drive sales whilst controlling costs.
• Spotting potential and developing your team to ensure there is a strong talent pipeline.

Growth opportunities

• Your next step would be taking on a higher volume store, New Store opening, Area Trainer, District Manager or a role in the Support Office.
• Five Guys isn't just a job - it can be a career!
• If you are ambitious and want to grow - we can provide you with support and the right tools to build a career with us.