Assistant Manager

Slim Chickens UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Milton Keynes is seeking an Assistant Manager to support daily operations. This role involves leading a team, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining food quality standards. Candidates should have supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and flexibility for various shifts. Enjoy a generous colleague discount, career advancement opportunities, and a positive work environment. Apply today to be part of an energetic team!

Benefits

Generous Colleague Discount

Exclusive Discounts through BRG Spark App

Free mortgage advice

Access to earnings anytime

Healthcare Cashplan

Referral Rewards

Career Advancement opportunities

Flexible Working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management team in running daily operations smoothly.
• Leading and motivating a team to deliver top-notch customer service.
• Ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.

Skills

Fast-Paced Experience

Food Safety

Supervisory experience

Job description

Could you be our next Assistant Manager in Slim Chickens Milton Keynes? 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, where you will have endless opportunities to develop, grow and learn new skills, whilst working alongside some of the best colleagues in hospitality, there really has never been a better time to join us!

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! Apply Today – let’s make chicken history together!

Skills

• Fast‑Paced Experience
• Food Safety
• Supervisory experience