Deputy General Manager

Job Title: Deputy General Manager – TGI Fridays

Location: Various UK Locations

Contract: Full-Time | Guaranteed 48-Hour Contract

Step Into the Spotlight: Deputy General Manager

Lead The Show Where Every Shift Is Showtime

The red and white stripes. The buzz of Americana. The energy of clinking cocktail shakers and the roar of a crowd. Since 1965, TGI Fridays has been more than a restaurant — it’s been a stage for unforgettable experiences.

Before flair became famous — we created it.

Before bartenders were performers — we trained them.

Before snacks became legends — we served up the original Loaded Potato Skins.

This isn’t just a job. It’s an act of passion, a rhythm of service, and a full-throttle celebration of food, people, and high-impact hospitality. We don’t just serve — we create moments. Every shift, every plate, every Friday.

Your Role: Director of the Floor

As a Deputy General Manager at Fridays, you’re not behind the scenes — you’re front and centre. You lead with energy, direct the performance of your team, and set the pace for a memorable guest experience. You’re a motivator, a mentor, and a strategist. You bring vision, flair, and confidence — and in return, you gain the foundation to run your own Fridays location in the near future.

Key Scenes in Your Script

• Lead the Performance: Inspire and energise your team through Fridays’ core values — Pride, Passion, Personality, and Protection.
• Own the Production: Oversee operations, including people management, guest satisfaction, profitability, and health & safety.
• Deliver the Atmosphere: Maintain standards, drive excellence, and keep the vibe electric — every detail matters.
• Build Connections: Create loyalty with both your team and your guests — relationships are the heartbeat of success.
• Champion the Brand: Live and breathe the Fridays culture. Your leadership sets the tone and builds the legacy.
• Step into the Future: This role is the launchpad to your own General Manager opportunity.
  
  

About You

• You bring leadership experience from hospitality or another fast-paced, guest-facing business.
• You love food, drink, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• You thrive under pressure and keep the energy high with a great sense of humour.
• You’re passionate about developing people and growing a team.
• You’re ready to step into a long-term leadership role, not just a temporary gig.
• Availability for evenings and weekends is essential — it’s when the real show begins.
  
  

Your Backstage Perks

• Guaranteed 48-hour contract
• Annual performance-based incentive programme
• Leadership training via the Aspire Development Pathway and national apprenticeship schemes
• Invitations to attend exclusive Leadership Conferences
• 50% discount on food for you and up to five guests
• Optional private medical insurance
• Wagestream access – view and manage your pay in real time
• Support through Hospitality Action for mental health and wellbeing
• Recognition schemes, long service awards, and incentive rewards
• Flexible working arrangements and pension scheme participation
• A culture built on celebration, creativity, and connection
  
  

Who We Are

We’re proud to celebrate every stripe — whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever you bring.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Through our “Pridays” forum and dedicated programmes, we champion LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, accessibility, and individual expression. At Fridays, we don’t ask you to fit in — we invite you to belong.

“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” – P.T. Barnum

Ready to Lead the Show?

If you're over school-leaving age and ready to join a team where craft meets celebration, teamwork becomes theatre, and joy takes centre stage — this is your cue.

Apply now and take your place in the Fridays story. Your future is on the menu.