Shift Manager

Wendy's Sale; Sale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Structured training

Leadership coaching

Supportive team culture

Impactful work

Job summary

Wendy's in the Northwest region is seeking a Shift Manager to lead the restaurant team during busy shifts, inspire others, and ensure every customer leaves with a smile.

You will oversee food quality and safety, support training and coaching of crew members, manage labour and shift performance, and collaborate with the Restaurant General Manager to achieve operational goals while delivering outstanding service. This is a permanent, on-site role with growth opportunities as Wendy's expands.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality or retail is preferred.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and multitask.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to high food safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team members during your shift.
• Create a positive, energetic, and inclusive team environment.
• Ensure food quality, food safety, and cleanliness standards are met.
• Support training, coaching, and development of crew members.
• Help manage labour, productivity, and shift performance.
• Handle customer feedback professionally and resolve issues quickly.
• Complete opening and closing procedures and prepare for business.
• Support the Restaurant General Manager in achieving operational and financial goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service orientation

Multitasking under pressure

Flexible shifts

Job description

Shift Manager

Lead the Team. Delight Every Customer. Grow Your Career.

At Wendy's, we're all about great food, great people, and creating great experiences. As a Shift Manager, you'll be at the heart of our restaurant operations, leading teams, inspiring others, and ensuring every customer leaves with a smile.

This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the next step in their hospitality or retail career. Whether you're already managing shifts or looking to move into leadership, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

Your permanent home restaurant will be assigned within the Northwest region. As Wendy's continues to grow, there may be opportunities in the future to relocate to another restaurant to support new openings, business needs, or your own career development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and motivate team members during your shift
• Create a positive, energetic, and inclusive team environment
• Ensure food quality, food safety, and cleanliness standards are always maintained
• Support the training, coaching, and development of crew members
• Help manage labour, productivity, and shift performance
• Handle customer feedback professionally and resolve issues quickly
• Complete opening and closing procedures and ensure restaurants are ready for business
• Support the Restaurant General Manager in achieving operational and financial goals

What We're Looking For

We're looking for leaders who bring energy, positivity, and a passion for people.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in hospitality, retail, customer service, or a similar fast-paced environment
• Experience supervising or leading a team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and multitask effectively
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
• A commitment to maintaining high food safety and operational standards

Why Wendy's?

When you join Wendy's, you become part of a globally recognised brand that's growing across the UK.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Structured training and development programmes
• Leadership development and coaching
• A supportive team culture
• The opportunity to make a real impact every day

Opportunities to Grow

As a Shift Manager, you'll have the opportunity to build expertise across a variety of leadership areas, including:

Operations Leadership

Lead successful openings and closings, ensure operational excellence, and drive shift performance.

Kitchen Leadership

Champion food quality, production standards, and food safety while developing kitchen team members.

Customer Service Leadership

Create memorable customer experiences, coach teams on service excellence, and foster a culture that keeps customers coming back.