Restaurant General Manager – High-Volume Kitchen Lead

Five Guys; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% quarterly bonus

Secret Shopper bonus up to £2,000

High Performer Awards & bonuses

Long service Love2Shop vouchers

33 days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Free burgers, fries & shakes on shift

Private medical via Vitality

Life assurance

Wellbeing app benefits

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support & EAP

Job summary

Five Guys is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-volume store in the UK. You’ll be hands-on on the line and in dining, developing the team to deliver perfect burgers and fries while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and strong long-term planning.

You’ll own the P&L, drive top-line sales, manage budgets and labour costs to maximise gross profit, and uphold 5-star hygiene and food safety standards across the business. A 30% bonus scheme is paid quarterly, with additional rewards and perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of General Management experience in a high-volume hospitality or QSR environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the store team, work hands-on on the line and in the dining area.
• Ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and plan for long-term growth.
• Take ownership of P&L, drive top-line sales and control labour and COGS to maximise gross profit.
• Maintain 5-star hygiene ratings and food safety compliance.
• Act as brand ambassador, coaching and inspiring the team to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

General management

P&L ownership

Budget management

People development

Food safety

Job description

Five Guys is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-volume store in the UK. You’ll be hands-on on the line and in dining, developing the team to deliver perfect burgers and fries while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and strong long-term planning.

You’ll own the P&L, drive top-line sales, manage budgets and labour costs to maximise gross profit, and uphold 5-star hygiene and food safety standards across the business. A 30% bonus scheme is paid quarterly, with additional rewards and perks.