Assistant Manager

nandos; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free PERi-PERi meal

Nandoca discount 40%

PERi+ discount platform

Career growth and development

Comprehensive training

Wellbeing support

Sabbatical after 5 years

Travel experiences

Refer a friend bonus

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Fun, dynamic team

Job summary

Nando's is hiring an Assistant Manager in the UK to lead shifts, motivate the team, and deliver an outstanding Extra Hot dining experience for every guest. You will coordinate front-of-house operations, mentor staff, and ensure smooth service during peak times.

Join a vibrant restaurant family with clear opportunities for growth, a structured training plan, and a strong focus on wellbeing, bonuses, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Proven ability to motivate staff and deliver consistent customer service.
• Strong planning and scheduling to keep shifts running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Owns shift operations from opening to close.
• Develops and mentors team members for growth.
• Monitors service quality and guest experience across Eat-in, Collection and Delivery.
• Manages scheduling, assigns tasks, and optimizes staffing.
• Drives sales and controls costs through real-time insights.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Shift management

Customer experience

Job description

Salary up to: £31,532.00

Extra Hot perks

• Free PERi-PERi: a Hot (or a Lemon & Herb) free meal every shift you work
• Nandoca discount: 40% off for you and up to 5 friends or fam when you're not working
• Our discount platform: save on your weekly shop, clothes, travel, gym memberships, cinema tickets and loads more with PERi+
• Grow with us: we've got loads of development programmes to help you build skills for life and take your next step, wherever that may be. In fact, over 80% of our General Managers were promoted from an Assistant Manager
• Prep for success: from day one, you'll follow a three-month training plan designed to help you learn, grow, and thrive in your role
• Wellbeing support: get free, confidential 24/7 help for healthcare and wellbeing support whenever you need it with WeCare
• Sabbatical : every 5 years with us, you unlock a 4-week fully paid sabbatical to travel, recharge, or do whatever makes you happy
• Once in a lifetime travel: explore our heritage and culture through unforgettable experiences
• Get paid to work with your mates: refer your friends and earn a bonus when they join the Nando's family
• Performance pays: our competitive bonus scheme rewards you for driving performance, developing your team and delivering great results
• Saving for tomorrow: a contributory pension scheme if you're based in the UK
• No such thing as a boring shift: work with great people, make lasting connections, and have fun along the way

What you'll bring to the Managers table

• More passion, more energy: the drive to motivate, engage and inspire your team on every shift, while delivering an Extra Hot customer experience to all of our customers, every time
• Your experience : whether that's leading a team, managing fast-paced shifts, or delivering great customer experiences, you'll bring the skills and confidence to make an impact from day one
• Master the shift : keep every shift running smoothly through effective planning, smart scheduling, and putting the right people in the right place at the right time. Using real-time insights, you'll drive sales, control costs, and help grow profitability
• Hungry for growth : keen to learn, develop and take on new challenges in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Spot and nurture talent : actively develop your team, recognise potential and help to grow the next generation of leaders
• Owning the customer journey : take full ownership of the Nando's customer journey on shift across Eat-in, Collect and Delivery

If you're an Assistant Manager hungry to grow and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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