General Manager - Slim Chickens - Newcastle

Slim Chickens; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A casual dining restaurant chain in Newcastle seeks a General Manager to take ownership of a fast-paced restaurant. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a passion for hospitality, driving sales and exceeding guest expectations. Enjoy generous discounts, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement. Apply today—join us in making chicken history!

Benefits

50% colleague discount

Flexible working options

Healthcare Cashplan

Performance bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a restaurant or similar environment.
• Personable with skills to inspire and motivate a team.
• Able to keep calm and focused in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the restaurant and team leadership.
• Deliver the ultimate guest experience.
• Ensuring highest standards of food quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership in fast-paced environment

Team motivation and inspiration

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving in busy settings

Organizational skills

Job description

Could you be our next General Manager in Slim Chickens Newcastle? Slim Chickens serves up southern‑inspired fresh delicious chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid‑back setting!

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 alongside some of the best colleagues in hospitality. There really has never been a better time to join us!

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. Slim’s is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), a growing hospitality group of brands, 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. At BRG, we live by our 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.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Experience leading in a restaurant or similar fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment
• Personable with the skills to inspire and motivate a team
• Someone who lives and breathes hospitality and top‑tier service
• Great communicator
• Organised, able 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 availability that includes weekends, late nights and bank holidays – we’re always on the go!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of 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
• Analyzing the numbers and finding ways to make things even better

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Generous colleague discount: enjoy 50% off your total bill for you and five friends across all of our brands – because great food is meant to be shared! You can also get 20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop & deli (in‑store and online).
• Exclusive discounts: access special offers at thousands of online and high‑street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym memberships and 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: 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 while doing it, Slim Chickens is where you need to be! Apply today – let’s make chicken history together.