Assistant Manager Restaurant

Assistant Manager : Fast Food Restaurant

Salary : Competitive (DOE, based on salary benchmarking within similar location / role)

Location : Leeds City Centre - must live within a commutable distance

Full-time, Permanent

Start Date : Must be ready to start early October

Benefits

Be part of a ground-breaking new restaurant concept

Opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new team

Significant scope for growth as the brand expands

Work directly with the owner and General Manager to help shape the vision and day-to-day operation

Closed on Sundays

Competitive package including free lunch when working in the restaurant

Are you ready to be the driving force behind one of Leeds most exciting fast food restaurant openings?

A well-established American fast-food restaurant is preparing to open its first UK restaurant in the heart of Leeds later this year, and we are looking for a passionate, experienced Assistant Manager to join the team.

This is more than just a job, we are a family, and we have fun along the way. As Assistant Manager youll be key to making decisions and creating a great culture in the restaurant. Its fun, fresh, fast paced, and full of ambition and we need someone who can match that energy.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join at the very start, not just to manage a team, but to help build one. Youll play a key role in shaping operations, setting standards, and making this new venture a local favourite from day one.

Responsibilities include :

Lead on day-to-day operations across front and back of house

Run and manage shifts

Lead the team when the General Manager is not present

Support the General Manager with scheduling, team coordination, and effective communication

Optimise labour deployment, ensuring the right people at the right time

Manage stock, production planning, waste and recycling

Ensure the restaurant is clean, welcoming, and guest-ready

Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing team, developing future managers

Foster a people-first culture where everyone can thrive

Provide exceptional customer service and coach teams to deliver consistently high standards

Champion health & safety, food hygiene, and compliance from the start

Support financial management of the restaurant P&L driving sales while managing cost

Hit key restaurant metrics including sales, traffic, and customer satisfaction

Collaborate with colleagues and the owner on launch and beyond

Analyse performance data with the General Manager and implement practical improvements

Embrace a growth mindset taking feedback constructively and applying it

About You

You are not just a leader, you are a motivator, organiser, and culture-setter. You thrive in fast-moving environments, love building teams, and arent afraid to get stuck in.

You will need :

A passion for investing in people with a we grow you and you grow us mindset

A genuine passion for food, hospitality, and great service

The ability to motivate, inspire, and engage a team

Proven experience in fast food, restaurant, or hospitality leadership

A track record of driving sales and achieving KPIs

Operational know-how and a hands-on approach to problem-solving

Calmness under pressure and strong customer focus

A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile

Experience launching a new venue (ideal, but not essential)

Based in or near Leeds, with flexibility to be on-site when needed

The ability to have fun along the way

This is more than a job, it is a chance to put your mark on something special.

If you are ready to bring energy, vision, and leadership to a new restaurant thats destined to turn heads, please apply now with your latest CV.

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