General Manager - Slim Chicken's - Arndale

Slim Chickens - Boparan Restaurant Group Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular food chain in Manchester is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate the team, uphold the highest standards of food safety, and engage with customers to foster loyalty. This role offers robust career advancement opportunities and a range of exciting benefits, including generous discounts and flexible working hours. If you're passionate about hospitality, apply today to be part of a growing brand.

Benefits

50% colleague discount on meals

Access to employee discounts and offers

Healthcare Cashplan

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a restaurant or similar fast-paced guest focused environment.
• Personable with skills to inspire and motivate a team.
• Great communicator and organized, able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership for day-to-day leadership of the restaurant and team.
• Leading a team to deliver the ultimate guest experience.
• Ensuring highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and Health and Safety.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Great communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Could you be our next General ManagerinSlim Chickens Manchester Arndale Centre ? Slim Chickens serves up southern-inspired fresh delicious chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid-back setting!

Why Slim Chickens?

Slim Chickens is a Sunday Times Best Big Company to work for 2025 , where you will have endless opportunities to develop, grow and learn new skills, whilst working along side some of the best colleagues in hospitality, there really has never been a better time to join us!

What’s our vibe?

Slim’s is where southern-inspired flavours meet a vibrant, modern vibe. We’re on a mission to serve up the best chicken around, and as we grow, we need a General Manager who’s as excited about our journey as we are.

About the Parent Group

Slim’s is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) a growing hospitality group of Brand's, committed to our goal of striving to become the Best Restaurant Group in everything we do. We’re obsessed with building credibility, going above and beyond, and delivering a memorable guest experience and an amazing working environment.

Core Values

Honest – Acting with integrity in everything we do

Hardworking – Giving our best, every day

Hungry – Always striving for growth and excellence

Heart – Caring deeply about our people, our guests, and our communities

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Taking ownership for the day to day leadership of the restaurant and team
• Leading a team to deliver the ultimate guest experience
• Coming up with fresh, creative ideas to drive sales
• Ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene and Health and Safety
• Creating a fun and motivating work atmosphere where your team can thrive
• Connecting with guests, exceeding their expectations so they come back again and again
• Analysing the numbers and finding ways to make things even better

What We’re Looking For :

• Experience leading in a restaurant or similar fast-paced guest focussed environment
• Personable with the skills to inspire and motivate a team
• Someone who lives and breathes hospitality and top-tier service
• Great communicator
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks
• A problem solver who’s hands-on and ready to take on challenges
• Able to keep cool, calm and focused in a busy setting
• Flexible, availilibility that includes weekends, latenights and bank holidays – we’re always on the go!

Why You’ll Love It Here :

We’re offering more than just a role; we’re offering a rewarding career path with exciting benefits :

• Generous Colleague Discount : Enjoy 50% off your total bill for you and 5 friends across all of our Brands, because great food is meant to be shared!
• Exclusive Discounts : Access special offers and discounts at thousands of online and high-street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym membership and many many more through our BRG Spark App
• Secure Your Future : Benefit from free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre
• Access Your Pay Anytime : With our partner Wagestream, you can tap into your earnings whenever you need them
• Stay Well : Take advantage of our Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Referral Rewards : Earn bonuses by referring your friends to join our team
• Career Advancement : Enjoy excellent opportunities for growth and development within our diverse brand portfolio
• Flexible Working : Find a work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
• Performance Bonuses : Earn more with bonuses that reward your dedication and success

If you’re ready to step up, lead a team, and have fun whilst doing it, Slim Chickens is where you need to be! Apply today – let’s make chicken history together!