General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Slim Chickens are currently hiring for a General Manager to join our fun, talented team
We originated in the USA where we have built up a huge following of our Slim Chicken range which is perfect for all chicken lovers. Our Southern hospitality and freshly cooked to order chicken has attracted thousands through our doors and has proved a great hit with the Brits since we started operations here in the UK. Slim Chickens is now a fast-moving, growing business and we are in need of a motivated and innovative General Manager to look after the daily operations of one of our lively restaurants.
It is important as the General Manager that you have a strong understanding and focus on the daily financial runnings of the business. You will use your initiative to generate, maintain and develop on-going interest and growth at this branch.
The desired candidate would be an excellent leader and possess the ability to manage a medium to large team. You will recognise that high staff morale is important and ensure that all training and development needs of staff are met. A fun and friendly personality is essential as we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining customer relationships.
What can we do for you?
Management training to keep you up to date
Career progression routes
Food on shift
Health & Wellness programme
Performance based bonus scheme
Discounts across all Boparan brands - Food and drink / online discounts
Competitive salary
Wagestream - Access to advanced pay
If the above sounds like an environment you’d fit right into then please apply - We would love to hear from you!
INDMANAGECandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Manager roles across Slim Chickens - Management Vacancies's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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