Assistant Manager

Perfect Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Manager for a high-volume fresh food pub in Burnley. The role involves overseeing daily operations, leading the team, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates should have experience in a similar environment and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £33,000 to £35,000 plus tips.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tips on top of salary

Healthy work-life balance

Real progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in a busy fresh food pub or restaurant.
• Calm and confident leadership approach.
• Reliable, organised, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across the venue.
• Lead the FOH team during busy services.
• Deliver standout customer service.
• Maintain exceptional quality and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on attitude

Passion for delivering high-quality service

Job description

Assistant Manager – High-Volume Fresh Food Pub & Restaurant

Burnley • £33,000 – £35,000 + Tips • Full‑Time | 45 Hours Per Week

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive salary £33,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
• Tips on top of salary
• Well‑structured team, and a healthy work‑life balance
• High‑volume venue with an established, supportive team
• Real progression opportunities within a respected, independently run business
• Work in a fresh‑food environment where standards and consistency matter

Your Day‑to‑Day

• Support and oversee smooth daily operations across all areas of the venue
• Lead from the front during busy, structured services
• Motivate, guide, and develop your FOH team
• Deliver warm, efficient, standout customer service
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality, cleanliness, and presentation
• Assist with rotas, stock management, ordering, and performance oversight
• Ensure service runs like clockwork, even at peak times

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in a busy fresh food pub or restaurant
• Strong leadership skills with a calm, confident approach
• Hands‑on attitude — you’re present, proactive, and lead by example
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A passion for delivering consistent, high‑quality service
• Reliable, organised, and professional

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you’re looking for a role with pace, structure, and real progression in a quality‑driven independent venue, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Dave Hayes – # and if your experience aligns with our client’s needs, we’ll be in touch.

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