via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Restaurant Manager / General Manager - Umami Fresh Burger

Sheffield Full-time
This listing is from Indeed
View original listing ↗

About the Role

Umami Fresh Burger is looking for an experienced and commercially focused General Manager to lead our restaurant.

You will take overall responsibility for the restaurant’s performance, including team leadership, customer experience, food quality, sales, labour costs, stock control and operational compliance.

This is a hands\-on management position requiring experience in smash\-burger preparation and grill operations, with a strong understanding of food quality, product consistency and presentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the restaurant’s day\-to\-day operations.

  • Lead, train, coach and support managers and team members.

  • Oversee smash\-burger preparation and grill operations, ensuring food quality, product consistency and presentation standards are maintained.

  • Deliver excellent standards of food quality, presentation, service and cleanliness.

  • Prepare effective staff rotas and manage labour cost percentages.

  • Monitor sales performance and work towards agreed business targets.

  • Manage stock ordering, deliveries, inventory counts and waste control.

  • Recruit, onboard and develop new employees.

  • Conduct performance reviews and address employee concerns appropriately.

  • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety requirements.

  • Oversee cash handling, banking, till controls and restaurant security.

  • Handle customer concerns promptly and professionally.

  • Review restaurant performance and implement improvements where necessary.

  • Provide accurate operational reports to the senior management team.

  • Build a positive, professional and accountable working environment.
Candidate Requirements
  • Previous experience as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager or Store Manager.

  • Management experience within hospitality, food service or a quick\-service restaurant.

  • Experience in smash\-burger preparation and grill operations, with a strong understanding of food quality, product consistency and presentation standards.

  • Strong leadership, coaching and team\-development skills.

  • Experience managing sales, labour, stock, waste and operational targets.

  • Good commercial awareness and sound decision\-making ability.

  • Strong organisational and problem\-solving skills.

  • Clear and professional communication.

  • A practical, hands\-on approach to restaurant management.

  • Good knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Benefits
  • Management training and ongoing development.

  • Performance\-related bonus based on agreed targets.

  • Career progression opportunities.

  • Paid holiday entitlement.

  • Free meal while working.

  • Staff discount.

  • Support from the senior management team.

  • A friendly and growing workplace.
Join Umami Fresh Burger and play a key role in developing a successful restaurant, a motivated team and an excellent customer experience.

Pay: £35,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

The market for this type of role

Similar openings
166
Management roles in Sheffield
Full-time
80%
of Management roles in the UK
Remote possible
8%
of Management roles
📊 Management · the UK
14,867
active jobs
10.5%
Remote
Ø 2d
avg. online
Top skills in demand
ExcelERPISOBudgetKPICRMB2BLeanAgileSAP

Frequently asked questions

How many Management jobs are available in Sheffield?
Currently 166 Management roles in Sheffield on AlmostHired, across 55 different companies. Our data is updated daily.
Do Management roles offer remote work?
8% of Management roles in the UK allow remote work, either partial or full. To filter specifically for remote positions, use AlmostHired.
How do I know if I match this role?
Upload your CV — our AI compares your profile to the job requirements and gives you a precise match score, with matching and missing skills.