General Manager - Takeaway Food Service

George's Tradition; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join George's Tradition as a General Manager at one of our award-winning fish & chip takeaways in Derbyshire. This hands-on leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee operations, develop your team, and drive sales while ensuring excellent customer service. If you're a confident and experienced leader ready to make an impact, apply now and build something great with us.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Birthday, Christmas and long service rewards

Staff discounts starting at 25%

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food service, takeaway, or hospitality.
• Ability to lead a team and manage operations effectively.
• Calm under pressure, making smart decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and team performance.
• Manage stock, rotas, suppliers, and budgets.
• Drive sales and ensure high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Operational Efficiency

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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Posted:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Lead, Grow, Inspire – Join George's Management Team

Salary: Up to 36k (DOE) + Monthly & Quarterly Bonuses

Hours: Full-time, 45 hours/week over 5 days

We're looking for an experienced, confident General Manager to take the reins at one of our award-winning fish & chip takeaways in Derbyshire. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to run a busy site, lead a high-performing team, and deliver consistently excellent results – day in, day out.

At George's, we're proud of the brand we've built, and we're growing fast. We need strong leaders who can bring their expertise, energy, and high standards to the table and help us continue that success.

About the Role:

As General Manager, you'll have full responsibility for your site – from day-to-day operations and team development to sales performance and customer satisfaction. You'll lead from the front, setting the tone for your team and ensuring that every shift runs smoothly.

This isn't just a stepping stone. This is your site to run, your team to build, and your standards to uphold.

Key responsibilities:

• Running day-to-day operations confidently and efficiently
• Leading, coaching, and motivating you team to perform at their best
• Managing stock, rotas, suppliers, and site budgets
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service
• Driving local sales and site performance with a commercial mindset
• Working with our operations team to keep everything on track and ahead of target

About You:

You've already proven yourself in a fast-paced food service, takeaway, or hospitality environment – and now you're ready to own your next challenge.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Are an experienced, confident leader who thrives in a hands-on role
• Have a background in managing hospitality or food takeaway operations
• Know how to build and manage a reliable, motivated team
• Are calm under pressure and make smart, practical decisions
• Understand the balance between great service and commercial success
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What You'll Get:

We believe in rewarding hard work and investing in our people. Here's what's in it for you:

• Competitive salary + monthly & quarterly bonuses
• 28 days holiday
• Birthday, Christmas and long service rewards
• Staff discounts across all George's locations (starting at 25%)
• Company pension scheme
• Genuine opportunities to progress into senior or multi-site roles
• A supportive, family-feel culture where your leadership makes a real impact

Let's Build Something Great Together

Our teams are full of energy, passion, and personality. We love what we do – and we want you to love it too. If you're ready to take ownership, bring your expertise, lead with confidence and make a real impact we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with George's.

Find out more about us at: www.georgestradition.co.uk