General Manager

Company: TGI Fridays UK
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Location: Bristol
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General Manager

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Job Title: General Manager

Competitive Salary, guaranteed 48-Hour contract & unlimited TRONC

We are SO back! At TGI Fridays we are the home of the feel-good American grill and we are famous for bringing our guests back to a freedom they never knew they missed.

As General Manager you will be guest obsessed to deliver a magical experience with real food, real vibes and a spirit of celebration.

Our “Showtime” guest journey brings an American style service to every shift, every plate and every table.

Benefits

  • Guaranteed 48-hour contract (over 7-day operation)
  • 30 days paid holiday each year.
  • Enhanced pension benefits and private medical healthcare
  • 50% discount on food in our restaurants for you and up to 5 guests
  • Participation in our many reward programmes, long service awards, leadership conferences and many cultural events through the year
  • Participation in local incentives that offer exciting and unique travel experiences globally.
  • Skill development programmes that will support you in fast-tracking your career progression.
  • Participation in our Apprenticeships programmes that are available to all levels.
  • A generous Refer a Friend scheme with great bonuses paid for each successful referral.
  • Unlimited TRONC
  • Family Friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  • Wellbeing and support services designed for everyday life and/or significant moments.
  • Access to a 24/7 helpline of nurses, counsellors, midwives and pharmacists.
  • Discounted gym membership and online fitness classes.
  • Flexible pay – early access to your pay; savings accounts; discounts; cashback; access to personal financial coaches and learning resources.
  • The opportunity to make new friends along the way.

Being a General Manager

Reporting to your Regional Operations Manager, you will assume full responsibility for the delivery of operational excellence in your restaurant.

This will include:

  • Full accountability for the effective delivery of people, guest experience, sales, profit, operational standards, and Health & Safety
  • Ensuring that TGI Friday’s standards are maintained, and the store performance delivers budget and growth through a People First, Guest Obsessed, Operational Excellence Strategy
  • Leading by example and being a cultural ambassador for TGI Fridays

About you

To be successful you will need to demonstrate the following:

  • Solid experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of leading and delivering.
  • The ability to demonstrate the delivery of a guest obsessed culture.
  • Restaurant / hospitality experience.
  • Proven track record of leading teams to success.
  • Strong financial skills and be able to comfortably manage all audits and due diligence.
  • The ability and skill to manage budgets, labour controls and forecasting.
  • Strong commercial acumen that enables you to drive sales and deliver business results.
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to think fast.
  • Great communication skills that allow you to lead and inspire a team and delight our guests.
  • Showing your amazing personality every shift to make it a great experience for every guest.

About us

At TGI Fridays we celebrate individuality and authenticity. We celebrate diversity through our “Pridays” forum and inclusivity programmes. We support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity and accessibility by encouraging our team to bring their true self to every shift. xwzovoh We all belong in the Fridays Family.

Posted: March 29th, 2026