Assistant Manager

Farmer J - Admin Location; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food service brand in Greater London seeks an experienced Assistant Manager who is passionate about great food and exceptional customer service. This role involves leading the front-of-house team, ensuring compliance with health standards, and developing staff through training and coaching. Salary ranges from £33,300 to £35,000, along with a substantial quarterly bonus and various employee perks, including healthcare support and discounts across restaurants.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus up to 60%

Daily food allowance

50% discount at restaurants

Free day off on your birthday

Monthly team socials

Subsidised healthcare cash plan

Cycle scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Great communication skills and a vibrant personality.
• Passion for food and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house team in customer service.
• Recruit and train staff to ensure high standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for food quality.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Leadership

Training and coaching

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Farmer J – Assistant Manager

Do you “give a fork” about what you do? Do you love great food? Then this is for you!

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and enthusiastic Assistant Manager, with high standards and a true passion for great food and people, to join our expanding farm‑ily!

Supporting the General Manager in running the day-to-day restaurant operations, delivering excellent customer service and a consistent high food quality, the Assistant Manager will also be responsible for the front of house team performance and development. You’ll set the standard of customer service, ensuring everyone who visits Farmer J has a memorable experience.

What's in it for our Assistant Manager?

• Salary between £33,300 - £35,000 (based on experience and shop type).
• 15% quarterly bonus up to 60%, based on performance and KPIs.
• Daily food allowance during shifts with unlimited hot drinks.
• 50% discount across all our restaurants when off duty.
• You will never work on your birthday, and you will be paid for it!
• Monthly team socials and annual parties.
• Medicash – subsidised healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action
• Green commute – cycle scheme.
• A great opportunity to grow as we continue to grow!

What you’ll be doing as our Assistant Manager:

• Leading the front‑of‑house team in delivering excellent customer service.
• Recruiting, training, coaching and developing the front of house team.
• Ensuring the correct Health & Safety and Food Safety standards are always followed.
• Organising and conducting team meetings and training sessions.
• Working alongside our Kitchen Assistant Manager to deliver amazing food.

What makes a great Assistant Manager at Farmer J:

• Experience working as an Assistant Manager / Assistant General Manager / Deputy Manager in a fast‑paced, quality‑driven hospitality or QSR environment
• Naturally excellent customer service.
• Colourful personality and individuality, being Bold but Humble.
• Passion for great food and people.
• Caring for your team, driving their progression.

Why Farmer J

We make good food that’s good for you, and is never boring. Whatever we do, we do it boldly. Working to achieve greatness but always maintaining humility. We’re a growing brand with big ambitions.

If you want to be part of our journey, then apply today!