Assistant Manager

Bella Italia; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Quarterly bonus

Employee discounts (food & drinks)

funded progression

Job summary

Bella Italia in Greater Manchester is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a guest‑first team and deliver memorable dining experiences with warmth, energy, and excellent service.

You’ll drive performance, develop staff, ensure safety and compliance, and make smart commercial decisions to support brand goals in a fast‑paced, welcoming environment. Join our family and grow your hospitality career with a competitive package, quarterly bonus, generous discounts, and funded progression.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to develop and mentor team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an unforgettable guest experience—warmth, energy and great service.
• Drive performance to meet restaurant and brand goals.
• Inspire and lead your team, developing internal talent.
• Ensure safety and compliance, keeping the restaurant safe and compliant.
• Be commercially aware and make smart financial decisions.

Job description

At Bella Italia, we believe that the best moments in life
are spent with loved ones—sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy of
the Italian table. If you’re passionate about people, hospitality, and
leadership, then this is the role for you!

Come and be part of our family as an Assistant Manager.

Why Join Bella?

We know that a happy team creates the best guest experiences, so we offer:

• A
  Competitive Package – 45-hour contract ,quarterly bonus and an opportunity to earn Tronc.
• Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drink
  across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Career Growth – Fully funded apprenticeships in
  Hospitality Management (Level 4).
• Wellbeing & Support – Our Employee Assistance Programme includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, counselling, fitness & diet plans.
• Perks & Rewards – Access to wages before
  payday, discounted gym memberships, and exclusive savings on theme parks,
  shopping, and more!
• Team Competitions & Events – Win a trip to
  Italy, take part in team parties, and celebrate successes together!

What You’ll Do as an Assistant Manager:

• Deliver an unforgettable guest
  experience—ensuring every visit is filled with warmth, energy, and delicious
  food.
• Drive performance—striving to achieve and
  improve restaurant and brand goals.
• Inspire & lead your team—creating a fun and
  motivating environment while developing internal talent.
• Ensure safety & compliance—keeping the
  restaurant safe, legal, and operating smoothly.
• Be
  commercially aware understanding how decisions impact the wider business and
  making smart financial choices.

Who We’re Looking For:

If you’ve got a real love for hospitality, enjoy bringing people together, and thrive in the buzz of a fast‑paced, guest‑first environment, you might just be the perfect fit for us.

At Bella Italia, our teams are like family. We put people at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, feel supported, and grow your career. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know – we’ve got you.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can be great for getting started, but what really makes an application shine is you, your energy, experience, personality, and leadership style.

What’s the process?

Application → CV review → friendly phone chat → first‑stage interview → second‑stage interview → offer and onboarding

At Bella Italia, we don’t just look for experience – we look for people with a genuine love for hospitality who care about their teams and our guests. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to the family.

Join the Bella Italia family today and work somewhere awesome! Don’t just take our word for it we’re proud to be named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.