Assistant Manager

Boparan Restaurant Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off total bill for you and friends

20% off Carluccio’s retail gift shop &

BRG Spark App discounts

Mortgage advice and wellbeing centre

Pay On Demand via Wagestream

Healthcare Cashplan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral Rewards

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working scheduling

Job summary

Slim Chickens East Midlands Shopping Centre is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations and coach a team in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

You will drive guest satisfaction, uphold food hygiene standards, and support sales initiatives while fostering a positive, energetic work culture. BRG’united values guide day-to-day decisions, with opportunities for growth across the group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organisation and a proactive attitude.
• Hands-on leader who can inspire a team and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in running daily operations smoothly.
• Lead and motivate a team to deliver top-notch customer service.
• Assist with sales strategies and boosting business performance.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.
• Create a positive, energetic work environment where everyone thrives.
• Build strong connections with customers and ensure a great experience.
• Help with administrative tasks and managing shift schedules.

Skills

Fast-Paced Experience

Food Safety

Shift Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Could you be our next Assistant Manager in Slim Chickens East Midlands Shopping Centre? Slim Chickens serves up southern-inspired fresh delicious chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid-back setting!

Why Slim Chickens?

Slim Chickens is a Sunday Times Best Big Company to Work For 2025 and 2026, where you’ll have endless opportunities to develop, grow, and learn new skills while working alongside some of the best colleagues in hospitality. There has never been a better time to join us!

Slim's is where southern-inspired flavours meet a vibrant, modern vibe. We’re on a mission to serve up the best chicken around, and as we grow, we need an Assistant Manager who’s as excited about our journey as we are.

Slim's is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) a growing hospitality group of Brand's, committed to our goal of striving to become the Best Restaurant Group in everything we do. We’re obsessed with building credibility, going above and beyond, and delivering a memorable guest experience and an amazing working environment.

At BRG, We Live By Our Core Values

• Honest – Acting with integrity in everything we do.
• Hardworking – Giving our best, every day.
• Hungry – Always striving for growth and excellence.
• Heart – Caring deeply about our people, our guests, and our communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the management team in running daily operations smoothly
• Leading and motivating a team to deliver top-notch customer service
• Assisting with sales strategies and boosting business performance
• Ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety
• Creating a positive, energetic work environment where everyone thrives
• Building strong connections with customers and ensuring they have a great experience
• Helping with administrative tasks and managing shift schedules

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or similar fast-paced environment
• A natural leader with the ability to inspire and guide a team
• A passion for hospitality and delivering excellent service
• Strong communication skills, organisation, and a proactive attitude
• A hands-on problem solver who can stay calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Generous Colleague Discount: Enjoy 50% off your total bill for you and 5 friends across all of our Brands, because great food is meant to be shared! You can also get 20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop & deli (in store and online)
• Exclusive Discounts: Access special offers and discounts at thousands of online and high-street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym membership and many many more through our BRG Spark App
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre
• Access Your Pay Anytime: With our partner Wagestream, you can tap into your earnings whenever you need them
• Stay Well: Take advantage of our Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses by referring your friends to join our team
• Career Advancement: Enjoy excellent opportunities for growth and development within our diverse brand portfolio
• Flexible Working: Find a work-life balance with flexible scheduling options

If you’re ready to step up, support a fantastic team, and have a blast doing it, Slim Chickens is where you need to be!

Skills

• Fast-Paced Experience
• Food Safety
• Shift Management
• Communication Skills