Assistant Manager

Alex Puiu - South East Midlands; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Flexible Rota

Free Food

Employee Discount

28 Days Holiday

Culture Budget

Team Events

Company Incentives

Wagestream

Networking

Discount Platform

Recognition Programs

Team Socials

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Wingstop in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead day‑to‑day restaurant operations, working closely with the General Manager to drive performance and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will take ownership of shifts, standards, and the skill development of your Shift Managers and Crew, creating a positive, high‑energy environment where teams can thrive.

This hands‑on role offers real responsibility and a clear path to progression, including involvement in

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in hospitality or retail.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ambitious and driven to progress.

Responsibilities

• Supporting overall restaurant operations
• Leading shifts and developing team members
• Driving sales, performance, and service standards
• Supporting recruitment, training, and onboarding
• Ensuring compliance, food safety, and cleanliness

Skills

Leadership

People development

Commercial awareness

Ambitious to progress

Job description

About Us

At Wingstop,
we're not just in the chicken business, we're in the flavour business. Creating
memorable experiences for our customers and team is what we do best, and we've
got the awards to prove it (Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
and Deliveroo's Restaurant of the Year). But our mission remains simple: BRING
THE FLAVOUR.

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager, you'll be a key leader in the restaurant, working closely
with the General Manager to drive performance, develop your team, and deliver
an exceptional customer experience. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day
operation, ensuring shifts run smoothly and standards are consistently high.

You'll lead,
coach, and motivate your Shift Managers and Crew, building a positive,
high-energy environment where people can thrive. From supporting recruitment
and training to driving service, food quality, and cleanliness, you'll play a
vital role in the success of the restaurant.

This is a
hands-on role with real responsibility, perfect for someone who's ready to step
up, take ownership, and make a visible impact.

This role is
based in one of our dine-in restaurants.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting overall restaurant
  operations
• Leading shifts and developing team
  members
• Driving sales, performance, and
  service standards
• Supporting recruitment, training, and
  onboarding
• Ensuring compliance, food safety, and
  cleanliness

What We're Looking For

• Previous management experience in
  hospitality or retail
• Strong leadership and people
  development skills
• Commercial awareness
• Ambitious and driven to progress

Our Values

Authentic.
Entrepreneurial. Fun. Service-Minded.

Why Wingstop?

Here at
Wingstop, it's all about the people, the passion, and the energy. We're more
than just wings, we're a fast-moving, fun, and inclusive team where everyone's
voice is heard, growth is encouraged, and effort is recognised. From day one,
you'll be part of a culture that celebrates teamwork, rewards ambition and
thrives on bringing energy to every shift. Whether you're learning new skills,
leading a team, or helping launch a new store, you'll feel the Wingstop vibe in
everything we do. We are fast-paced, high-energy, and all about delivering
great experiences for our customers and our people.

It's more
than just a job. It's a place to build confidence, make mates, and be part of
something that’s growing fast.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus
• Flexible Rota
• Free food on every shift
• Employee discount (50% Mon-Thurs, 20% Fri-Sun)
• 28 days holiday + birthday off
• Culture budgets allocated to every
  restaurant for recognition
• Team based events (performance)
• Regular company wide incentives

Grow With Us

• Step Up Programme
• Structured leadership development
• Clear progression into General
  Manager roles

Perks & Vibes

• Wagestream access
• Bi Annual Management Conferences
  & Networking
• Discounts platform
• Employee recognition programmes
• Team socials and events
• Uniform provided

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate
individuality and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a supportive
environment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment
process to perform at your best, please let us know - we're here to assist you.

AI Disclaimer

AI can be a
useful tool - and we understand many candidates use it for support. That said,
we're really interested in you, not an AI-generated version of you.

We want to
hear your voice and understand your real experience. Applications or interview
tasks that rely heavily on AI may not give us an accurate picture of who you
are. Bring your authentic self to the process - that's who we're excited to
meet.

#WingAM