Assistant Manager

nando's; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain is seeking an Assistant Manager in Maidstone, UK. The ideal candidate will be passionate and customer-obsessed, with experience in management. This role offers opportunities for development, team bonding, and significant rewards, including a paid sabbatical and employee referral bonuses. Join a family-oriented work culture focused on growth and fun.

Benefits

4-week paid sabbatical

Free food at work

Travel opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion, pride, and drive to motivate and engage a team.
• Previous management experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper execution of the Nando’s customer journey.
• Lead and develop a team to excel in their roles.
• Deliver perfect PERi-PERi consistently.

Skills

Team motivation

Customer obsession

Adaptability

Management experience

Job description

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Have you been to Nando’s before?
We do things a bit differently round here. More than just a job, we have each other’s backs, we inspire each other and we don’t take ourselves too seriously – we’re family. We want Nandocas (our team members) to be happy and do well. Whatever your path, we’re here to run brilliant shifts. We want to make money, change lives and have fun at the same time.

As an Assistant Manager, the Spicy stuff we can offer you:

• 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of commitment to us
• Free food at work and a tasty discount on your days off
• Travel opportunities to learn more about our roots
• Team bonding opportunities throughout the year
• 3-month Assistant Manager training plan from Day 1
• Employee referral bonus for every successful friend referred as a Manager, you will receive a £1000 reward (if you work in the UK)/€1000 cash (if you work in the ROI)
• Contributory pension scheme (if you work in the UK only)
• Reward membership and access to great discounts
• Internal progression opportunities, we aim for 70% internal progression from Assistant Managers to Assistant General Managers

The Sauce we need

• Passion, pride and the drive to motivate and engage a team
• As an Assistant Manager, you will live and breathe our brand and values
• Previous management experience and bucket-loads of energy to inspire and motivate
• You are customer obsessed and excited by the opportunity to deliver perfect PERi-PERi to our customers every time, whether in our restaurants or in their home
• Someone who is hungry to learn and develop, comfortable with an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
• You will drive the development of your team and spot great talent for managers of the future
• You will ensure the Nando’s customer journey is carried out on shift, every day, across all channels