Assistant Manager — Fast-Track to GM | Flexible Hours

Zizzi Restaurants; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off food and drinks

Earned wage access (Stream)

24/7 Virtual GP

Discounts on travel, cinema, brands

Flexible hours

Job summary

Zizzi Restaurants in Maidstone is hiring an Assistant Manager starting from £31,800 per annum plus tronc and benefits. You will lead the floor, run shifts, and keep our hospitality standards high during busy periods.

This hands-on role partners with the General Manager to develop the team, monitor service metrics, and drive guest satisfaction while pursuing growth and business results. If you have proven leadership in a high-volume restaurant and a passion for brand standards, this is a clear

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Duty Manager, or Shift Leader in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Examples of coaching teams to create unforgettable guest experiences.
• An obsession for maintaining high brand standards.
• Examples of delivering business growth and meeting KPIs.
• A strong results-focused mindset with a keen interest in business results.

Responsibilities

• Step up as the manager in charge in the GM's absence, running seamless shifts and bringing our brand values to life.
• Live and breathe the customer journey, coaching your front of house team to deliver standout, "feel-good" hospitality every day.
• Support team development by giving constructive feedback, building confidence, and keeping team spirit high.
• Take full ownership of the restaurant's "curb appeal", keeping standards and safety spot on.
• Work with the GM to monitor performance, manage the financials, and track service metrics to be "better than yesterday".

Skills

Assistant Manager experience

Leadership coaching

Brand standards

Business growth & KPIs

Results-focused mindset

Job description

Zizzi Restaurants in Maidstone is hiring an Assistant Manager starting from £31,800 per annum plus tronc and benefits. You will lead the floor, run shifts, and keep our hospitality standards high during busy periods.

This hands-on role partners with the General Manager to develop the team, monitor service metrics, and drive guest satisfaction while pursuing growth and business results. If you have proven leadership in a high-volume restaurant and a passion for brand standards, this is a clear