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Shift Manager

Five Guys
Manchester, UK
4 days ago

Skills & Technologies

BenefitsCoachingHealth & SafetyLeadership

Job Description

BURGERS & FRIES AND INCREDIBLE CAREERS!

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.

REWARDS

An achievable bonus scheme worth up to 10% of annual salary

An additional Secret Shopper bonus worth up to £2,000

Long service Love2Shop voucher reward - 5 years £500, 10 years £1,000

28 Days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift

Life assurance

All employees get access to Stream. The financial wellbeing app with simple-to-use, flexible benefits built around your pay.

OTHER AWESOME PERKS

Days out and social events

Team competitions - Fry Cup and Olympics

Five Guys Perks - employee discount program

Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programme (EAP)

Development opportunities to grow a career with us!

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension scheme

AS A SHIFT MANAGER, YOU'LL BE RESPONSBILE FOR

Our people - Leading from the front and being hands-on, working on the line and on the dining area

Supporting the General Manager in the delivery of perfect burgers and fries while providing a above & beyond experience for your team and customers

Creating an awesome working environment where people are happy to come to work and have fun while leading with our Values - Competitive, Enthusiastic, Family, Get It Done and Integrity

Ensuring every customer is delighted with their order and their Five Guys experience - You will deal with complaints promptly in an open and honest way

You will ensure that each shift runs as smoothly as possible and that our values form part of your shift management

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

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

INCREDIBLE CAREERS WITH FIVE GUYS

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!

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