General Manager

General Manager

General Manager - Burger King @ Newcastle Airport

At SSP UK we are now recruiting for a talented General Manager to lead our team at Burger King at Newcastle Airport.

Joining us as a General Manager in one of our exciting global brands is a challenge that offers great benefits and opportunities to grow and the chance to take your career to a whole new level within SSP.

We are the leading operator of restaurants, bars, cafes and food courts in travel locations. Established for more than 60 years, our operations feature a mix of food and beverage brands tailored specifically for each location. You will be joining a world-leading food service organisation with superb learning, development and progression opportunities, operating over 400 stores in the UK alone. 

As a General Manager you will take ownership for the quality of service from your teams and the financial performance of your store. Your role will be to give direction, leadership and coaching to your team and ensure brand, operational and financial targets are met. 

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Previous experience in a similar role, managing and a diverse team of people in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or similar quick service food environment.
• Knowledge of the standards and structured processes required to work within a globally recognised brand.
• Previous experience of the financial controls required when running a unit - P&L, GP, labour and waste controls, driving sales, speed of service and ATV.

In return for your skills and experience, you'll receive a competitive salary of £33,000 p.a. plus bonus incentive, free meal on shift, discounted parking on site, pension scheme, 28 days holiday, life assurance, up to 75% employee discount and numerous other retailers and services and lots of opportunities to develop your career in to different brands or more senior management roles, with our award winning and accredited management development programmes.

Please note that Newcastle Airport is a secure environment. Successful candidates will be required to provide references for the last 5 years and undergo a Criminal Record Check to comply with Airport Security Regulations.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation or age.