1st Assistant Manager - Newbury

McDonald's United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks' paid holiday

Meal allowance

Pension scheme

Fast-track career progression

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

McDonald’s United Kingdom in Newbury is seeking a 1st Assistant Manager to lead a fast-paced hospitality team. You will coach shift managers, drive KPIs, and foster a high-performing workplace culture.

With a salary from £35,000 base plus bonus, you’ll have holiday, pension, meal allowance, and fast-track career progression as you shape a cohesive team during peak times.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in management in QSR role or fast-paced hospitality/retail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Passion for developing others.
• High level of integrity and commitment.
• Alignment with McDonald's values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a diverse team and shift managers.
• Deliver exceptional shift operations and customer experience.
• Coach and develop team members and shift managers.
• Be hands-on during peak times to ensure smooth service.
• Understand and influence monthly P&L and key KPIs.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Leadership

Developing others

Integrity

Job description

Role – 1st Assistant Manager - Salary = From £35,000 base + bonus

Excellent opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to join a growing franchisee group.

Based in Newbury, Two Oaks Restaurants are delighted to be advertising for a high performing 1st Assistant to join the team.

Following recent growth, we are looking to add to the management team and would welcome the opportunity to speak to individuals who are interested.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of operations – coaching, motivating, and supporting shift managers and crew to deliver a top-tier customer experience every single day.

You’ll lead with confidence, own key performance metrics, and help build a workplace culture that empowers others to thrive.

What You’ll Get

• Up to 6 weeks' paid holiday
• Meal allowance + employee discounts (top retail & online brands)
• Pension scheme
• Fast-track career progression
• A real chance to lead and shape a team

Key Responsibilities

Business & Finance

• Support performance against KPIs (sales, profit, customer satisfaction)
• Use reports to drive action plans
• Help manage stock, labour costs, and rotas
• Understand and influence monthly P&L

People & Operations

• Lead and motivate a diverse team
• Deliver exceptional shift operations
• Coach and develop team members and shift managers
• Be hands-on during peak times

Training & Development

• Champion regular 1-2-1s and coaching sessions
• Lead from the front on training and values
• Grow confident, capable team leaders

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years in management in QSR role or fast-paced hospitality/retail
• Availability - Full-Time required and must be fully flexible across weekdays, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Passion for developing others
• A high level of integrity and commitment
• Alignment with McDonald's values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family

Progression

At McDonald’s, part of our structure is designed to support every employee’s career growth. For salaried managers, we provide a clear development pathway to help you advance confidently to the next stage of your career:

• First 12-18 months – Second Assistant Manager
• Following 12–18 months – First Assistant Manager
• Next step – Business Manager