Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Slim Chickens Location: Uxbridge and other locations TBC | 45 Hours Per Week | Start Date: ASAP Are you a natural leader with a passion for hospitality and driving operational success? We're looking for an Operations Manager to join the Slim Chickens family! Slim Chickens brings Southern hospitality and freshly prepared, hand-breaded chicken to the fast-casual dining scene.

We're looking for an ambitious, motivated and hands-on Operations Manager who can help drive our restaurant forward. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing people and know what it takes to run a successful restaurant, we'd love to hear from you! What's the role all about? As our Multi-Site Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the performance and operations of multiple Slim Chickens restaurants.

Working closely with General Managers across your sites, you'll provide leadership, guidance and support to ensure each restaurant operates to the highest standards. You'll be responsible for driving commercial performance, developing management teams and creating a consistent experience for both our guests and employees.

This role reports directly to the Director of Exultant. This is a hands-on, field-based role requiring regular visits to your restaurants and the ability to bring out the best in every team. What you'll be doing: Overseeing the day-to-day operations and performance of multiple restaurant locations. Supporting, coaching and developing General Managers to achieve their full potential.

Driving sales growth, profitability and overall commercial performance across all sites. Monitoring key business metrics, including labour costs, food costs, stock control and wastage. Ensuring consistent brand standards, food quality, cleanliness and customer service across every restaurant. Identifying operational opportunities and implementing improvements to drive performance.

Leading recruitment, retention and succession planning across your sites. Ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety and company procedures. Conducting regular restaurant visits and operational reviews. Building a strong management culture that encourages accountability, teamwork and high performance. Working closely with senior leadership to deliver business objectives and support future expansion.

What we're looking for

Proven experience in a multi-site operations or area management role within hospitality, QSR or the restaurant industry. Experience overseeing multiple locations and managing General Managers. A strong commercial mindset with a track record of improving sales and profitability. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop management teams.

Strong understanding of labour management, food costs, stock control and operational performance. A hands-on approach with the ability to identify problems and deliver practical solutions. Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills. Flexibility to travel between restaurant locations as required. What's in it for you?

A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting and expanding restaurant brand. The opportunity to make a real impact across multiple locations. The chance to develop and grow alongside the business. A senior leadership position with significant operational responsibility. The opportunity to build, develop and lead high-performing teams.

Ready to make your mark? If you're a passionate multi-site leader who knows how to drive results, develop people and deliver operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the Slim Chickens journey!