General Manager

Five Guys

unknown$500k-$10k/yrPosted Jun 25, 2026
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About the role

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 store, there is a talented Five Guys General Manager who manages, controls and is accountable for the store's day-to-day operations and results. This includes: leading, inspiring and coaching the teams to ensure the restaurant delivers profitability, and optimises all sales opportunities while delivering an excellent level of customer service.

Our General Managers are our brand ambassadors; they ensure we deliver an excellent level of customer service while demonstrating leadership, coaching and direction. They bring our values to life for their team and our customers.

REWARDS

An achievable 30% bonus scheme - paid quarterly

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

High Performer Awards and Bonus's

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

33 Days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift

Private medical via Vitality

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

Invite to the annual General Manager conference

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 GENERAL MANAGER, YOU'LL BE RESPONSBILE FOR

Our people - Being accountable and responsible for your entire store and people within, leading from the front and being hands-on, working on the line and in the dining area

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

Developing and managing the team, while supporting the delivery of perfect burgers and fries - jumping in and working on the line shoulder to shoulder with our Crew and Managers

Having full ownership of your P&L, which means you will need to drive sales whilst controlling costs

Your store will need to run smoothly on the day-to-day operations and think about long-term planning. Spotting potential and developing your team to ensure there is a strong talent pipeline

Responsible for managing any HR issues while also being able to reward and recognise when needed

Demonstrate close attention to detail

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

Experience: You have a minimum of 2+ years of General Management experience in a high-volume hospitality or QSR environment. You are a seasoned operator who knows how to run a business.

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 Expertise: You have full P&L ownership. You are an expert at driving top-line sales, managing complex budgets, and controlling costs (Labour/COGS) to maximise GP without compromising on quality.

Strategic Leadership: You don't just manage a team; you build a culture. You have a history of developing managers, planning succession, and creating a strong talent pipeline.

Operational Excellence: You set the standard. You have total command of Food Safety, Health & Safety compliance, and maintaining 5-star hygiene ratings across the business.

INCREDIBLE CAREERS WITH FIVE GUYS

Your next step would be taking on a higher volume store, New Store opening, Area Trainer, District Manager or a role in the Support Office

Five Guys isn't just a job - it can be a career!

If you are ambitious and want to grow - we can provide you with support and the right tools to build a career with us

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