General Manager in Poole

About Us

At Wingstop,
we’re not just in the chicken business, we’re in the flavour business. Creating
memorable experiences for our customers and team is what we do best, and we’ve
got the awards to prove it (Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
and Deliveroo’s Restaurant of the Year). But our mission remains simple: BRING
THE FLAVOUR.

About the Role

Something
exciting is coming! We’re opening a brand-new Wingstop restaurant! As a General
Manager for a New Store Opening, you’ll have full accountability for launching
and leading a brand-new restaurant. From building your team to setting the
culture and establishing ways of working, you’ll play a key role in bringing
the brand to life in a new location.

You’ll take
ownership of all aspects of the business, from driving sales and controlling
costs to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Leading from the front,
you’ll recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the
restaurant is set up for long-term success from day one.

This is a
hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll shape the direction of your restaurant,
build a strong team culture, and deliver results in a fast-paced, high-energy
environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the restaurant opening
• Building and developing your team
• Setting standards and ways of working
• Driving performance from day one
• Owning full operational delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership experience
• Experience in new openings
  (preferred)
• High energy and ownership mindset
• Ability to build teams from scratch

Our Values

Authentic.
Entrepreneurial. Fun. Service-Minded.

Why Wingstop

Here at
Wingstop, it’s all about the people, the passion, and the energy. We’re more
than just wings, we’re a fast-moving, fun, and inclusive team where everyone’s
voice is heard, growth is encouraged, and effort is recognised. From day one,
you’ll be part of a culture that celebrates teamwork, rewards ambition and
thrives on bringing energy to every shift. Whether you’re learning new skills,
leading a team, or helping launch a new store, you’ll feel the Wingstop vibe in
everything we do. We are fast-paced, high-energy, and all about delivering great experiences for our customers and our people.

It’s more
than just a job. It’s a place to build confidence, make mates, and be part of
something that’s growing fast.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus
• Private Healthcare (individual cover)
• Opportunities to join our Long-Term
  Investment Plan (for high-performing GMs and Stores)
• Flexible Rota
• Free food on every shift
• Employee discount (50% Mon–Thurs, 20%
  Fri–Sun)
• 28 days holiday + birthday off
• Culture budgets allocated to every
  restaurant for recognition
• Team based events (performance)
• Regular company wide incentives

Leadership Benefits

• Long-Term Investment Plan (for
  high-performing GMs)
• Leadership events and conferences
• Team celebration events

Grow With Us

• Senior leadership development
  (District Manager Step Up Program)
• Career progression opportunities

Perks & Vibes

• Bi Annual Management Conferences
  & Networking
• Wagestream access
• Discounts platform
• Recognition programmes

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate
individuality and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a supportive
environment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment
process to perform at your best, please let us know - we’re here to assist you.

AI Disclaimer

AI can be a
useful tool - and we understand many candidates use it for support. That said,
we’re really interested in you, not an AI-generated version of you.

We want to
hear your voice and understand your real experience. Applications or interview
tasks that rely heavily on AI may not give us an accurate picture of who you
are. Bring your authentic self to the process - that’s who we’re excited to
meet.

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