General Manager – Newcastle
Location:
Newcastle
Salary:
Up to £45,000 DOE
Bonus:
20% annual performance bonus
Start Date:
Immediate
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced
General Manager
to lead a high-volume QSR restaurant in Newcastle for a growing food and hospitality business.
This is a hands‐on leadership role for a strong operator who can take ownership of day-to-day operations, team performance, guest experience and commercial results.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day restaurant operations and performance
Lead, manage and develop management and front-line teams
Deliver consistently high guest experience and operational standards
Drive sales, profitability and cost control
Manage P&L; and key operational KPIs
Maintain strong food safety, health & safety and brand standards
Support recruitment, onboarding, training and team development




Implement and maintain operational systems and processes
Ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for peak trading periods
Identify opportunities to improve operational and commercial performance
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience as a
General Manager
within QSR, fast casual or high-volume hospitality
Strong leadership and people management skills
Commercially focused with experience of P&L; management
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Hands‐on operational approach with strong attention to detail
Robust understanding of restaurant standards, people and performance
Experience within a structured or growing brand preferred
Job Tenure:
Permanent
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