Assistant Manager

Bite Talent; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Our Bristol-based client, a fast-growing premium QSR operator, seeks an Assistant Manager to drive restaurant performance and people development. You will work alongside the General Manager to maximise sales, control costs, and ensure excellent guest experiences.

Ideal candidates are hands-on leaders with strong analytical skills, able to translate data into profitability actions while maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and safety. This is a growth-focused opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant General Manager, Deputy Manager, or strong Restaurant Manager within QSR, fast casual, or high-volume hospitality.
• A commercially minded operator with a strong understanding of P&L, cost control, sales drivers, and bottom-line performance.
• Hands-on operator who develops and motivates a team.
• Strong analytical ability with the confidence to use data to influence decisions.
• Genuine passion for delivering excellent food, service, and customer experiences.
• Ambition and capability to progress within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in leading a high-performing restaurant team.
• Drive sales growth, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Take ownership of key commercial metrics, including labour, food costs, waste, and overall P&L performance.
• Review financial performance, identify opportunities, and implement actions to improve profitability.
• Coach, develop, and inspire team members to achieve high standards.
• Maintain exceptional levels of food quality, service, safety, and compliance.
• Support operational improvements, new initiatives, and business growth plans.

Skills

People leadership

P&L understanding

Hospitality operations

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Assistant Manager – Fast-Paced QSR Brand

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up to £34,500 + Bonus

Are you an ambitious hospitality leader looking for your next step with a fast-growing, high-performing food brand?

We are partnering with an exciting, premium QSR operator known for delivering exceptional food quality, outstanding customer experiences, and strong operational standards. We are looking for a commercially driven Assistant Manager to join their Bristol team and play a key role in driving restaurant performance, developing people, and delivering profitable growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an AM who is passionate about hospitality but equally understands the commercial side of running a successful restaurant. You will work closely with the General Manager to maximise sales, improve profitability, and ensure strong control of all key financial and operational drivers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the General Manager in leading a high-performing restaurant team.
• Drive sales growth, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Take ownership of key commercial metrics, including labour, food costs, waste, and overall P&L performance.
• Review financial performance, identify opportunities, and implement actions to improve profitability.
• Coach, develop, and inspire team members to achieve high standards.
• Maintain exceptional levels of food quality, service, safety, and compliance.
• Support operational improvements, new initiatives, and business growth plans.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as an Assistant General Manager, Deputy Manager, or strong Restaurant Manager within QSR, fast casual, or high-volume hospitality.
• A commercially minded operator with a strong understanding of P&L, cost control, sales drivers, and bottom-line performance.
• Someone who enjoys being hands-on in the operation while developing and motivating a team.
• Strong analytical ability with the confidence to use data to influence decisions.
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent food, service, and customer experiences.
• The ambition and capability to progress within a growing organisation.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary up to £34,500 + bonus opportunity.
• The chance to join an established and expanding hospitality brand.
• Strong career development opportunities within a business that invests in its people.
• A supportive culture focused on teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence.

If you are a commercially focused hospitality leader who wants to take ownership, make an impact, and progress your career, we would love to hear from you.