Assistant General Manager

Nando's Chickenland Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-week sabbatical after 5 years

Free food at work

Employee discount on days off

Travel opportunities

Team bonding events

3-month training plan from Day 1

Competitive bonus package

£1000 referral bonus (UK) / €1000 (ROI

Contributory pension (UK)

Job summary

Nando's Chickenland Limited in Southampton is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead shifts, motivate the team and deliver exceptional PERi-PERi service. This full-time role requires a customer-focused leader who embodies the brand values and drives operational excellence.

You will manage daily operations, coach staff, and ensure a consistent, memorable guest experience in a fast-paced environment. Salary up to £36,000 and benefits await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Passion, pride and the drive to motivate and engage a team.
• As an Assistant General Manager you will live and breathe our brand and values.
• Youll have a real passion for people, food and hospitality.
• Previous management experience and bucket-loads of energy to inspire and motivate
• You are customer obsessed and excited by the opportunity to deliver perfect PERi-PERi to our customers every time, whether in our restaurants or in their home.
• Someone who is hungry to learn and develop, comfortable with an ever changing, fast paced environment
• You will drive the development of your team and spot great talent for managers of the future
• You will ensure the Nando's customer journey is carried out on shift, every day, across all channels
• As an Assistant General Manager youll be an integral part of the restaurant leadership team

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant shifts and ensure excellent PERi-PERi service.
• Develop and motivate team members to deliver high standards.
• Ensure customer journeys are seamless across all touchpoints.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Team motivation

Customer obsession

Hospitality experience

Job description

Assistant General Manager

Southampton - WQ Leisure, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1DE

Full time

2026-09-11

Salary up to: £36,000.00

Have you been to Nando's before?

We do things a bit differently round here. More than just a job, we have each other's backs, we inspire each other and we don't take ourselves too seriously - we're family. We want Nandocas (our team members) to be happy and do well. Whatever your path, we're here to run brilliant shifts. We want to make money, change lives and have fun at the same time.

As an Assistant General Manager, the spicy stuff we can offer you:

• 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of commitment to us
• Free food at work and a tasty discount on your days off
• Travel opportunities to learn more about our roots
• Team bonding opportunities throughout the year
• 3-month Assistant General Manager training plan from Day 1
• Competitive bonus package
• Employee referral bonus for every successful friend referred as a Manager, you will receive a £1000 reward (if you work in the UK)/€1000 cash (if you work in the ROI)
• Contributory pension scheme (if you work in the UK only)
• Reward membership and access to great discounts

The Sauce we need

• Passion, pride and the drive to motivate and engage a team
• As an Assistant General Manager you will live and breathe our brand and values
• You'll have a real passion for people, food and hospitality
• Previous management experience and bucket-loads of energy to inspire and motivate
• You are customer obsessed and excited by the opportunity to deliver perfect PERi-PERi to our customers every time, whether in our restaurants or in their home
• Someone who is hungry to learn and develop, comfortable with an ever changing, fast paced environment
• You will drive the development of your team and spot great talent for managers of the future
• You will ensure the Nando's customer journey is carried out on shift, every day, across all channels
• As an Assistant General Manager you'll be an integral part of the restaurant leadership team

Good food, good vibes, good people.

The Sauce we need

• Passion, pride and the drive to motivate and engage a team
• As an Assistant General Manager you will live and breathe our brand and values
• You'll have a real passion for people, food and hospitality
• Previous management experience and bucket-loads of energy to inspire and motivate
• You are customer obsessed and excited by the opportunity to deliver perfect PERi-PERi to our customers every time, whether in our restaurants or in their home
• Someone who is hungry to learn and develop, comfortable with an ever changing, fast paced environment
• You will drive the development of your team and spot great talent for managers of the future
• You will ensure the Nando's customer journey is carried out on shift, every day, across all channels
• As an Assistant General Manager you'll be an integral part of the restaurant leadership team

Good food, good vibes, good people.

As an Assistant General Manager, the spicy stuff we can offer you:

• 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of commitment to us
• Free food at work and a tasty discount on your days off
• Travel opportunities to learn more about our roots
• Team bonding opportunities throughout the year
• 3-month Assistant General Manager training plan from Day 1
• Competitive bonus package
• Employee referral bonus for every successful friend referred as a Manager, you will receive a £1000 reward (if you work in the UK)/€1000 cash (if you work in the ROI)
• Contributory pension scheme (if you work in the UK only)
• Reward membership and access to great discounts