Assistant Manager - Fast-Paced Team Leader with Growth Path

WINGSTOP UK (Lemon Pepper Holdings Ltd); Leeds; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Quarterly Bonus

Flexible Rota

Free Food on Shift

Employee Discount

28 Days Holiday

Culture Budget

Team Events

Incentives

Wagestream Access

Conferences Access

Discount Platform

Recognition Programs

Team Socials

Uniform Provided

Descripción de la vacante

Wingstop UK (Lemon Pepper Holdings Ltd) is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Leeds restaurant. You will work closely with the General Manager to drive performance, develop the team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience on the shop floor.

You will lead shifts, coach crew and shift managers, manage day-to-day operations, ensure food quality and cleanliness, and support recruitment and training to help the team reach its goals.

Formación

• Previous management experience in hospitality or retail.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ambitious and driven to progress.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting overall restaurant operations.
• Leading shifts and developing team members.
• Driving sales, performance, and service standards.
• Supporting recruitment, training, and onboarding.
• Ensuring compliance, food safety, and cleanliness.

Conocimientos

People Management

Descripción del empleo

About Us

At Wingstop, we’re not just in the chicken business, we’re in the flavour business. Creating memorable experiences for our customers and team is what we do best, and we’ve got the awards to prove it (Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025 and Deliveroo’s Restaurant of the Year). But our mission remains simple:

BRING THE FLAVOUR.

About The Role

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be a key leader in the restaurant, working closely with the General Manager to drive performance, develop your team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operation, ensuring shifts run smoothly and standards are consistently high.

About Us

At Wingstop, we’re not just in the chicken business, we’re in the flavour business. Creating memorable experiences for our customers and team is what we do best, and we’ve got the awards to prove it (Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025 and Deliveroo’s Restaurant of the Year). But our mission remains simple: BRING THE FLAVOUR.

About The Role

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be a key leader in the restaurant, working closely with the General Manager to drive performance, develop your team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operation, ensuring shifts run smoothly and standards are consistently high.

You’ll lead, coach, and motivate your Shift Managers and Crew, building a positive, high-energy environment where people can thrive. From supporting recruitment and training to driving service, food quality, and cleanliness, you’ll play a vital role in the success of the restaurant.

This is a hands-on role with real responsibility, perfect for someone who’s ready to step up, take ownership, and make a visible impact.

This role is based in one of our dine-in restaurants.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting overall restaurant operations
• Leading shifts and developing team members
• Driving sales, performance, and service standards
• Supporting recruitment, training, and onboarding
• Ensuring compliance, food safety, and cleanliness
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Previous management experience in hospitality or retail
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Commercial awareness
• Ambitious and driven to progress
  
  

Our Values

Authentic. Entrepreneurial. Fun. Service-Minded.

Why Wingstop?

Here at Wingstop, it’s all about the people, the passion, and the energy. We’re more than just wings, we’re a fast-moving, fun, and inclusive team where everyone’s voice is heard, growth is encouraged, and effort is recognised. From day one, you’ll be part of a culture that celebrates teamwork, rewards ambition and thrives on bringing energy to every shift. Whether you’re learning new skills, leading a team, or helping launch a new store, you’ll feel the Wingstop vibe in everything we do. We are fast-paced, high-energy, and all about delivering great experiences for our customers and our people.

It’s more than just a job. It’s a place to build confidence, make mates, and be part of something that’s growing fast.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus
• Flexible Rota
• Free food on every shift
• Employee discount (50% Mon–Thurs, 20% Fri–Sun)
• 28 days holiday + birthday off
• Culture budgets allocated to every restaurant for recognition
• Team based events (performance)
• Regular company wide incentives
  
  

Grow With Us

• Step Up Programme
• Structured leadership development
• Clear progression into General Manager roles
  
  

Perks & Vibes

• Wagestream access
• Bi Annual Management Conferences & Networking
• Discounts platform
• Employee recognition programmes
• Team socials and events
• Uniform provided
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate individuality and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a supportive environment for all. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process to perform at your best, please let us know - we’re here to assist you.

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply. Join us in bringing the flavour!

AI Disclaimer

AI can be a useful tool - and we understand many candidates use it for support. That said, we’re really interested in you, not an AI-generated version of you.

We want to hear your voice and understand your real experience. Applications or interview tasks that rely heavily on AI may not give us an accurate picture of who you are. Bring your authentic self to the process - that’s who we’re excited to meet.

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Skills

People Management