Being a Deputy General Manager at Slim Chickens goes beyond the profit and loss of the restaurant. That is important, but the most important part of your job is to create an unforgettable experience for our customers and for your entire team.
We will make sure you get all the support and training required, plus the freedom run the restaurants as if it was your very own business.
Our Company…..
Slim Chickens is an exciting fast-casual restaurant brand that has built up a huge following in the U.S.A and is rapidly growing with expansion in the UK. We plan on opening Slim Chickens across the UK and are building a team of passionate, ambitious, driven people to deliver the best possible guest experience and to help us in opening our new sites.
We have built up a reputation of serving the highest quality chicken, marinated in buttermilk, hand-breaded and cooked-to-order, all served to our guests with our friendly Southern American style hospitality. Our food is honest, meals are social, and the door is always open.
We know that the experience our guests receive will only be as good as the people who deliver it, and this is where you can get in on the action and join the Slims Nation.
As a Deputy Manager for Slim Chickens you will need to be:
· A natural born leader with the ability and ambition to run your own restaurant
· A fantastic business brain with a real head for numbers
· A passion for making lives better
· The ability to think differently and outside the box
· Realising your potential and helping each and everyone of your team to see theirs
· Having fun and being yourself!
· At least two years’ branded restaurant experience in a Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager role is desirable
· Lead by example and inspire your team to deliver outstanding guest hospitality
· Act as a brand ambassador, building awareness of the Slim Chickens brand
· Take advantage of local marketing opportunities to drive sales and the presence of your restaurant and the Slim Chickens brand in your local area
· Ensuring compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
· Proactively develop and train your team to be the best at what they do
To carry out this role you will need to be over 18
Responsibilities include…
* Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure all Company standards are met, both Front of House and Back of House
* Ensuring all staff are well briefed on their responsibilities, and given constant supervision and motivation on all aspects of their work
* Attend management and staff meetings, ensuring all the team are fully briefed and action points are recorded and achieved
* Building and maintaining an efficient team, all driven towards achieving the business objectives
* Demonstrating high standards of restaurant quality, service, hygiene, and health and safety, including passing internal food audits and maintaining high EHO stars
* Recruiting and selecting employees to the agreed staffing levels using cost effective recruitment methods
* Supporting the delivery of all key training, identifying training needs and capability gaps within the team
* Display exemplary and professional attitude and appearance at all times
* Ensuring all customer requests and feedback, both verbal and written are responded to promptly and efficiently
* Working in Back of House helping and training the team during peak times
* To comply with all legislative and Company Food Hygiene and Health & Safety requirements and helps to promote a positive safety culture throughout the business
* Ongoing engagement with Franchisee Head Office
Experience…
* Proven leadership expertise and excellent problem-solving skills
* Previous experience working in a management position within the catering and hospitality industry
* High level of communication skills with the ability to effectively coach and develop your managers and team
Person Attributes…
* Friendly and approachable
* Have superb organisation skills
* Uplifting and motivating with a good sense of humour
* Strong communication skills
* Enthusiasm and strong but fun personality
* Excellent time management
* Take pride in personal appearance
What you'll get as part of the Slims Nation…
· A chance to join a company with ambitious growth plans with opportunities to develop and progress your career
· A competitive salary plus bonus
· 50% Discount off your total bill for you and 5 friends in our restaurants (T&C's apply)
· Discounted food on shift
· Training and development opportunities
· Refer A Friend Bonus Scheme
Are you an inspirational leader? fun? Eager to learn? We would love to have you as part of our team! Come join the Slims Nation!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £29500-£31500