Assistant Manager — Lead High-Energy Dining & Growth Path

Zizzi; Rushden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off food and drinks

Job summary

Zizzi in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the floor, manage shifts and inspire the team during busy service. Working closely with the General Manager, you'll balance dine-in service with food and safety standards, and set the stage for a future GM role.

If you have hands-on leadership, experience in high-volume venues, and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences, this role offers clear development paths, shift planning, coaching, and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a high-volume, fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to coach and develop staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong focus on maintaining brand standards and service quality.
• Proven track record of driving performance and KPIs.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with a customer-centric mindset.

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

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Coaching

Brand standards

Job description

Zizzi in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead the floor, manage shifts and inspire the team during busy service. Working closely with the General Manager, you'll balance dine-in service with food and safety standards, and set the stage for a future GM role.

If you have hands-on leadership, experience in high-volume venues, and a passion for delivering memorable guest experiences, this role offers clear development paths, shift planning, coaching, and performance monitoring.