Assistant Manager

East Finchley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pizza restaurant in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to support the General Manager and oversee shop operations. This role involves managing shifts, motivating the team, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a similar role, great knowledge of food hygiene, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £29,000, monthly bonuses, a 40-hour contract, generous holiday, and opportunities for progression within the company.

Benefits

Monthly bonus based on KPIs

28 days holiday

Free pizza on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience as an Assistant Manager in a fast-paced, casual dining setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Experience in a takeaway setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in running the shop during busy shifts.
• Manage shifts in the General Manager’s absence.
• Keep the team motivated and energized during shifts.
• Manage customer expectations effectively.
• Assist with weekly reports and team development.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Health and safety procedures

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Job description

Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for an Assistant Manager to join our amazing team.

In return you will receive a competitive base salary up to £29,000 per annum plus a generous bonus and excellent benefits!

£28,000 - £30,000

OTE - £33,000

Who are we?

Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine‑in and takeaway in 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries – all on the quest for the perfect pie!

We’ve won London’s most‑loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022.

We’re a young and fast‑growing company who offer plenty of career progression for hard‑working and talented individuals.

What will I be doing?

• Supporting the General Manager in all aspects of running the shop during peak, busy shifts.
• Running your own shifts in the General Manager’s absence.
• Keeping the team motivated and bringing great energy to each and every shift!
• Managing customer expectations, always going above and beyond.
• Assisting with weekly reports, shop orders and team appraisals and development.

What are we looking for?

• Someone who has at least one year’s experience as an Assistant Manager, ideally within a fast‑paced, casual dining setting.
• Someone who has great knowledge of both food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• An enthusiastic team leader and motivator who is a real people person with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• It would be advantageous if you have previously worked within a takeaway setting.
• An ambitious individual who would love to progress to a General Manager in the near future!

What's on offer?

• Monthly bonus which is based on KPIs (after probation is passed)
• 40‑hour contract, we love to promote a great work‑life balance!
• Option to have an hourly rate.
• 28 days holiday.
• Christmas Closure.
• Loads of room for progression!
• Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us.
• Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts for family and friends across all sites!
• Staff parties throughout the year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech scheme.
• Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff.

If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

Pizza & Love,

YSP

https://yardsalepizza.com/