Restaurant General Manager

Fat Hippo are looking for a new Restaurant General Manager to join our team in Edinburgh

Why should you work for Fat Hippo?

• Salary of £40,000 per annum plus overtime and tips.
• Contract for 45 hours a week, 5 days per week
• Paid overtime
• Flexible Pay - access to up to 40% of your earned pay at any point of the month, with the ability to track your income based on your shift earnings in real time.
• Weekly access to Tips via Troncmaster.
• High Street Discounts - Including discounts at supermarkets and high street retailers between 5 - 30%
• Full training and development provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Progression opportunities - new restaurant openings and promotions
• Company benefits – employee pension, free/discounted staff food, company events.
• Based on performance of individuals and sites, we run weekly staff incentives, rewarding brilliant performance
• Uniform provided when required
• Great working environment – our team are great at making new starters feel welcome and a part of the Fat Hippo family
• Opportunity to join a growing company

What are we looking for?

• Previous management experience, ready to take the next step
• Good organisational skills
• Enthusiastic individual who is able to motivate others
• Strong team leader
• Driven individual who always wants to push boundaries and hit targets
• Someone who can train and elevate the level of other staff members at all times

So, who are we looking for?

We're looking to find friendly, personable, confident individuals, with a committed work ethic and a passion for portraying the fun, household brand we've grown to be, to join the Fat Hippo family as we expand.

As the role of Restaurant General Manager at Fat Hippo, you will be responsible for the smooth and professional operation of your site, ensuring that all tasks associated with the daily running of the restaurant are always carried out to a high standard. This will be your chance to form and develop your own team with the aim of establishing a solid reputation for great food and service within the city.

The role includes, but isn't limited to, organising rotas, maintaining stock control, cash handling, monitoring standard and pace of service to drive sales, staff management and appraisals. You will be obligated to fulfil daily duties and tasks to run the restaurant and ensure the Assistant Manager and Supervisors are briefed and prepared. You will receive full training and work in partnership with Senior and Area management.

We're big believers in helping you get where you want to be. For the right candidate who goes out of their way to impress and support us, there are possibilities to grow within the company in the future as we continue to expand.

Who we are

Born in 2010 with roots in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Fat Hippo are renowned for the best burgers and dirty fries. With a full menu of signature beef and boneless buttermilk chicken patties, we specialise in the best burgers, loaded fries and more 'good old fashioned, roll up your sleeves and get it all over your face' food.

Our burger restaurants live all over the UK. We're recognised for our quality ingredients and quirky flavours, as well as a decent vegan, gluten-free and kids' selection to feed all of the family. Good food, messy fingers and juicy burgers - that's our motto.

Sound a bit of you? Get in touch

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Financial planning services
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have restaurant management experience?

Licence/Certification:

• Personal Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person