Assistant Manager

Bite Talent; Nechells; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bite Talent is recruiting for an Assistant Manager for a busy Birmingham QSR brand. You will support the General Manager, lead shifts, and drive excellent guest experiences while upholding brand standards.

This hands-on leadership role demands strong people management, operational decisiveness and a passion for developing a high-performing team. Based in Birmingham, the role offers a structured career path within a growing restaurant business.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or strong Supervisor in QSR/high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to lead busy shifts and make operational decisions.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Hands-on, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards.
• Passion for delivering great customer service and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with day-to-day running of the restaurant.
• Lead shifts and ensure smooth, efficient operational execution.
• Motivate, coach and develop team members.
• Deliver an excellent guest experience and maintain high brand standards.
• Support stock control, ordering and inventory management.
• Ensure all procedures and systems are followed.
• Help build a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Maintain cleanliness, health & safety and food safety.
• Support labour management and shift planning.
• Step up and take ownership of the restaurant when required.

Skills

Leadership

People-management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Hands-on

Job description

BIRMINGHAM – ASSISTANT MANAGER | Global QSR Brand

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join a busy, fast-paced QSR operation in Birmingham.

This is a hands-on leadership role, supporting the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the restaurant, leading the team on shift and ensuring consistently high standards across service, food quality and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Lead shifts and ensure smooth, efficient operational execution
• Motivate, coach and develop team members
• Deliver an excellent guest experience and maintain high brand standards
• Support stock control, ordering and inventory management
• Ensure all operational procedures and systems are followed correctly
• Help build a positive, high-performing team culture
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and food safety
• Support labour management and effective shift planning
• Step up and take ownership of the restaurant when required

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager or strong Supervisor within QSR, fast casual or a high-volume restaurant environment
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Confident leading busy shifts and making operational decisions
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A hands-on, proactive and adaptable approach
• Strong understanding of food safety, health & safety and operational standards
• Passion for delivering great customer service and developing a strong team

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious hospitality manager looking to develop their career within a growing restaurant business in Birmingham.