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Five Guys is seeking a Shift Manager to lead from the front on busy shifts, manage the dining area, and ensure an outstanding guest experience. You will support the General Manager in delivering top-quality burgers and fries while maintaining a fun, high-energy work environment.
Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of management experience in a high-volume hospitality setting, a focus on customer satisfaction and profitability, and the ability to lead a team with energy and integrity on varied
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Experience: Ideally, you have at least 1 year of management experience in a similar role within a high-volume hospitality or QSR environment. You know what it takes to run a busy shift and keep the energy high.
Customer Satisfaction: You are obsessed with the guest experience and have the numbers to prove it. You have a track record of driving customer satisfaction scores, increasing engagement, and consistently delivering excellent Mystery Shopper results and positive reviews.
Financial Responsibility: You understand the basics of running a profitable shift, managing crew breaks, minimising food waste, and deploying the team effectively during the rush.
Leadership Skills: You are a natural motivator who enjoys being hands-on. You lead by example and know how to get the best out of the Crew during a busy service.
Operational Excellence: You have a good working knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards and know how to enforce them on the line.
Flexibility: You are available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
If you are ambitious and want to grow - we can provide you with support and the right tools to build a career with us. Your next step would be an Assistant Manager. Five Guys isn't just a job - it can be a career!
We're the burger restaurant with the uncomplicated formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients. And we've stuck to the same 'perfect and serve' philosophy since our family business began in 1986. In every restaurant, you'll find talented Shift Managers and you will be responsible for supporting the General and Assistant Managers to ensure that every shift is run to Five Guys standards and that every customer leaves the restaurant feeling better than when they arrived. Our Shift Managers are there to demonstrate leadership, coaching and direction to the team and bringing our values to life for their team and our customers.