Assistant Manager

Nando's Chickenland Limited; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sabbatical program

Free meals

Staff discount

Travel opportunities

Team bonding

Training plan

Bonus scheme

Referral bonus

Pension scheme

Discounts

Internal progression

Job summary

Nando's Chickenland Limited in Bournemouth is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations and inspire a high-performing team.

You will oversee shift operations, train staff, and ensure guests enjoy the signature PERi-PERi experience across in-restaurant and delivery channels. This full-time role offers structured development and progression opportunities within our vibrant restaurant family.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused with a passion for PERi-PERi service.
• Strong communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the restaurant team on shifts.
• Deliver PERi-PERi service to customers on-site and home delivery.
• Support training and development of staff.
• Ensure smooth customer journey across channels.

Skills

Management experience

Customer focus

Team leadership

Energetic

Job description

Assistant Manager

Bournemouth - BH2, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AU

Full time

2026-09-11

Salary up to: £31,000.00

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 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 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
• Internal progression opportunities, we aim for 70% internal progression from Assistant Managers to Assistant General Managers

The Sauce we need

• Passion, pride and the drive to motivate and engage a team
• As an Assistant Manager you will live and breathe our brand and values
• 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

Good food, good vibes, good people.