Assistant Manager - Gravesend, Kent

TN United Kingdom; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing restaurant brand that is redefining the kebab experience. As an Assistant Manager, you'll lead your team to deliver outstanding guest service while managing operational efficiency and profitability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow within the company, ensuring brand standards are met and fostering a positive environment for both guests and staff. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a restaurant or similar environment.
• Understanding of P&L and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest service and maintain brand standards.
• Manage operational costs and ensure food quality.

Skills

Guest Service

Team Management

Food Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Operational Standards Implementation

Education

High School Diploma

Hospitality Management Degree

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you have what it takes to work for one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands? The opportunity is here. German Donner Kebab is changing the perception of the kebab world. Kebabs Done Right. With over 70 restaurants worldwide, we are proud to be a market leader in the Casual Dining market. We offer industry-leading levels of service, exceptional food, and an unforgettable experience for our guests.

Now is the time to join our team.

We require Assistant Managers who have what it takes to grow with us and share in our success.

You will be in control of your restaurant and be expected to deliver revenue and profits by developing your team to provide exceptional guest care and service. Controlling costs, maintaining brand standards, ensuring outstanding food quality, team building, and providing a unique guest experience will all impact your success.

Here is what you need:

• Operationally focused on implementing brand standards and policies
• Consistently deliver industry-leading guest service
• Experience with previous openings would be ideal but is not essential
• Ensure store operational requirements by following brand standards, scheduling, and assigning employees
• Comply with all requirements of Food Safety and Health and Hygiene standards
• Maintain awareness of market trends in the hospitality industry, understanding upcoming guest initiatives, and monitoring local competitors
• The guest first in everything we do
• Understand P&L, budgets, and managing payroll
• Manage stock levels and availability
• Manage all controllable costs to keep operations profitable
• Understand weekly sales information
• Maintain operations by coordinating and enforcing personnel policies and procedures in line with GDK brand standards
• Provide excellent management guidance to your team including training, development, and leadership
• Maintain a secure, safe, and healthy environment for your team and guests
• Maintain store team member loyalty by coaching, developing, and disciplining employees when necessary
• Provide training to improve all team members and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity and foster growth
• Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives, and any issues that will enhance performance
• The guest first in everything we do
• Understand your guest and respond to guest complaints and comments
• Identify current and future guest requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual guests and training others to understand service requirements