Assistant Manager

Five Guys; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular burger restaurant chain in Wales is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a team and ensure exceptional customer experiences. The role includes managing day-to-day operations, driving sales, and coaching the staff to deliver perfect burgers and fries. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Extensive perks include bonuses, paid holidays, and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Benefits

Achievable bonus scheme up to 15%

Paid breaks

33 Days paid holiday

Employee discount program

Life assurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to manage P&L and drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the restaurant team to success.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with food and service.
• Manage day-to-day operations and drive sales.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

Team management

Job description

Assistant Manager - Cardiff

Assistant Manager

BURGERS & FRIES AND INCREDIBLE CAREERS!

We’re the burger restaurant with the uncomplicated formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients. And we’ve stuck to the same ‘perfect and serve’ philosophy since our family business began in 1986.

In every restaurant, you’ll find talented Assistant Managers who work with the General Manager and share the responsibility for the success of the restaurant’s results. This includes leading, inspiring and coaching the teams to ensure the restaurant delivers profitability, and optimises all sales opportunities while delivering an excellent level of customer service.

Our Assistant Managers are there to demonstrate leadership, coaching and direction along with bringing our values to life for their team and our customers.

REWARDS

• An achievable bonus scheme worth up to 15% of annual salary
• An additional Secret Shopper bonus worth up to £2,000
• High Performer Awards and Bonuses
• Long service Love2Shop voucher reward – 5 years £500, 10 years £1,000
• 33 Days paid holiday
• Paid breaks
• Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift
• Life assurance
• All employees get access to Stream – the financial wellbeing app with simple‑to‑use, flexible benefits built around your pay

OTHER AWESOME PERKS

• Days out and social events
• Invite to the annual Assistant Manager conference
• Team competitions – “Fry Cup” and “Olympics”
• Five Guys Perks – employee discount program
• Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Development opportunities to grow a career with us!
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Pension scheme

AS AN ASSISTANT MANAGER YOU'LL BE

• Responsible for Shift Managers and Crew
• Supporting the delivery of perfect burgers and fries
• Providing an “above and beyond” experience for your team while creating an awesome working environment where people are happy to come to work and have fun
• Ensuring every customer is delighted with their order and their Five Guys experience – You will deal with complaints promptly in an open and honest way
• Leading from the front, you will be hands on working with the team on the line and on floor with customers
• Responsible for supporting your General Manager and delivering store results
• Having full ownership of your P&L, which means you will need to drive sales whilst controlling costs
• Running smooth day to day operations, thinking about long term plans
• Always leading with our values
• Developing your team to ensure there is a strong talent pipeline

AS AN ASSISTANT MANAGER YOU'LL BE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT

• Perfect Burgers and Fries
• Our values – Competitive, Enthusiastic, Family, Get It Done and Integrity
• People – Experienced hands‑on leadership skills
• Customer service

INCREDIBLE CAREERS WITH FIVE GUYS

If you are ambitious and want to grow - we can provide you with support and the right tools to build a career with us. Your next step would be a Deputy General Manager or General Manager – leading to a future as an Area Trainer, District Manager or a role in the Support Office. Five Guys isn’t just a job – it can be a career!