General Manager

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Leeds

Fish are like us: we all swim together. Strange Fish are bold, curious individuals who fit right in here at Sticks'n'Sushi. Those who are comfortable just being themselves; a little different perhaps.

We’re looking for a General Manager of unique skills to join our exciting new opening in Leeds. You’re a trusted senior, taking the initiative and setting the tone to create a seamless operation. You’re also keen to shape the individual culture of your location and deliver memorable experiences for our Guests and your Fish (team members) alike.

Are you

• A bold, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
• Proven as a GM who can deliver consistent growth and build a reputation for operational excellence?
• Sincere about providing genuine, heartfelt, true hospitality?
• Interested in learning about Danish and Japanese terminology, culture and heritage?
• Someone who can balance strategic vision with a reverence for creating beautiful experiences?
• A caring relationship builder who inspires, unites, brings trust, respect and generosity to their team?
• Able to listen and support with a big smile and a small ego?

What you’ll be doing at Sticks ’n’ Sushi

• You’ll be the overall guardian of our culture and hospitality, ensuring the team consistently provides quality food, drink and service
• You’ll lead with passion - coaching, directing and building skills on all levels within your restaurant, driving your Fish to be better (or stranger!)
• You’ll seek out opportunities to drive growth and optimise, with good financial and operational planning and control
• You’ll build a strong community around your restaurant, welcoming all equally and making sure they leave the real world for a while in the time they spend with us at Sticks‘n’Sushi

What you’ll bring to us

• You have a track record of excellence as a GM in a quality hospitality environment, ideally a premioum branded full table service restaurant. You have the adaptability of water, staying flexible and quickly responding to challenges and changes
• You are a decision-maker, problem-solver and someone who keeps the good energy flowing
• Above all you are the fiery spark that ignites the creativity of your team to make your restaurant something special in its own right

How we will support your journey with us

We want you to grow with us, so you can keep learning and developing your skills and challenge your responsibilities (and your healthy risk-taking!) Our training is structured to both help you shine and create memories, in your role and beyond.

All our Operations Managers were promoted from within, so promotion is definitely possible. We also have many opportunities in our Support Teams and in sites across the UK and Europe.

The benefits that go beyond the day to day

Yes, we work hard. But we also laugh, learn and enjoy the ride. We want all our Strange Fish to be part of building something meaningful and to feel involved in making Sticks‘n’Sushi a little bit better every day. A place where everyone belongs and is represented. You’ll enjoy:

• Delicious Staff food every shift
• 50% discount across all our restaurants, everywhere (yes,that includes drinks.)
• A generous bonus scheme
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support through Hospitality Action
• Financial wellbeing support with early access to your salary if needed via Wagestream
• Employee discounts across High Street retailers and restaurants
• Team events, unforgettable parties & annual awards

Ready to jump in?

Then click apply, it takes no time at all. At Sticks ’n’ Sushi, we welcome everyone, so we can’t wait to hear about the Strange Fish that you are. If your spark lights ours, we’ll invite you for a chat so we can meet you properly – and then if it really feels right, we’ll dive straight in together.

That's us.