Assistant Manager

About the role

This Assistant Manager position is based in Maidstone and offers a salary of up to 33,000.00. The company describes itself as a close-knit team where people support one another, keep things fun, and focus on delivering excellent shifts while making a positive difference and achieving strong results.

What’s on offer

• 4 weeks of paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
• Free meals while working, plus a discount when you are off duty
• Opportunities to travel and learn more about the brand’s heritage
• Year-round team-building activities
• A structured 3-month training programme starting on day one
• A competitive bonus scheme
• Referral reward of £1000 for each successful Manager recommendation in the UK, or €1000 in the Republic of Ireland
• Contributory pension plan for UK employees only
• Access to rewards membership and retail discounts
• Strong internal progression prospects, with a goal that 70% of Assistant Managers move into Assistant General Manager roles internally

What the company is looking for

The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm, pride, and the ability to motivate others. You should be comfortable representing the brand and its values, have prior management experience, and bring plenty of energy to inspire a team. A customer-first mindset is essential, along with a real interest in delivering great PERi-PERi every time, whether guests dine in or order from home. The role also calls for someone eager to learn, adaptable in a busy and constantly changing environment, and able to help develop future managers by identifying strong talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts so the team delivers a consistently strong customer experience
• Motivate, engage, and develop team members day to day
• Help maintain the brand’s standards and values across every shift
• Support service delivery for customers dining in and ordering through other channels
• Identify promising talent and contribute to building future management capability

Additional information

This role is focused on running brilliant shifts, supporting a high-energy team culture, and balancing performance with enjoyment. The position is full-time and based onsite.

About the culture

The workplace is described as supportive, lively, and family-like, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, humour, and shared success.