Shift Manager - Food Service

George's Tradition; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local food service company in the East Midlands seeks a passionate Shift Manager to lead operations at their newly renovated takeaway site. This full-time role includes overseeing team performance, customer service, and ensuring quality food standards. Candidates should possess solid leadership skills and experience in hospitality. Competitive salary and benefits, including career progression opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Discounts

Pension Scheme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Flexible Shift Patterns

Clear Career Progression

Supportive, Family-Like Culture

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering great customer service and maintaining food quality.
• Experience in hospitality or catering is a plus.
• Eager to grow, learn, and develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in daily operations.
• Create shift rotas and place orders with suppliers.
• Conduct weekly stock checks and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Fast-paced environment experience

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at George’s

Shift Manager - Food Service

Salary - Up to £12.29 per hour

Positions Available - Full Time (45 hours per week over 5 days)

Exciting times are ahead at George’s as our business continues to thrive and expand. We’re looking for passionate and enthusiastic Shift Managers to help shape the future of our award-winning takeaways!

As a Shift Manager, you’ll be a key part of the team, leading by example to deliver exceptional food and customer service while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

About the Role

We’re on the hunt for Shift Managers to join us at our newly renovated Allestree takeaway site. In this role, you’ll support the General Manager, help with creating shift rotas, place orders with suppliers, conduct weekly stock checks, and ensure our high standards of cleanliness are maintained. You’ll also lead and inspire a dynamic team of kitchen and customer service staff.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop leadership skills and grow within a successful business. It’s a stepping stone to an Assistant Manager position as we continue to expand.

About You

• You’re passionate about delivering great customer service and maintaining high food quality standards.
• You have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• You enjoy learning and developing new techniques and sharing your knowledge with the team.
• You’re a team player who embraces individuality and cares about others.
• You have experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing hospitality or catering environment.
• You thrive in leadership roles where supporting and guiding others is rewarding.

Previous experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader is a plus, but if you’re eager to grow, learn, and develop, we’d still love to hear from you! At George’s, we believe in hiring people who aspire to be part of something special.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Christmas, Long Service & Employee of the Month Rewards to recognise loyalty and celebrate your milestones
• Employee Discounts on food and beverages
• Pension Scheme to help you plan for the future
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Flexible Shift Patterns to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Clear Career Progression opportunities in a rapidly growing company – employee development is our priority
• A Supportive, Family-Like Culture where we celebrate success together

If this sounds like the challenge you’ve been waiting for, apply today and become part of the George’s family!

Find out more about us on our website: www.georgestradition.co.uk