Join Our Growing Team
Are you an experienced team leader with a passion for great food and excellent customer service? Are you experienced in working with fried chicken and other taekaway items? We're looking for a motivated and hands-on Shop Manager to lead one of our Chicken Cottage outlets.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, friendly environment where you'll have the freedom to run the store like your own — with the backing of a supportive head office team.
* Your Key Responsibilities
* Manage all daily shop operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
* Lead, train, and inspire a team of front- and back-of-house staff
* Maintain top-tier hygiene, food safety, and customer service standards
* Handle rotas, staffing levels, and performance reviews
* Monitor stock levels, place orders, and reduce waste
* Resolve customer complaints with professionalism and care
* Track sales performance and work towards business targets
* What We're Looking For
* Minimum 1 year of management experience in a fast food or quick-service restaurant (QSR)
* Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
* Proven ability to train and develop team members
* Confident decision-maker who thrives in a busy kitchen + front-of-house environment
* Flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
* Knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety (Level 2 or 3 certificate is a bonus)
* What You'll Get
* Competitive base salary circa 30k a year starting
* Free meals on shift + staff discounts
* Paid holidays + pension scheme
* Career progression and training opportunities
* A positive, supportive team culture
If this sounds like something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Have you worked with Fried & Grilled Chicken before? And for how long?
* Do you have managerial experience?
Work Location: In person