Assistant Manager - Manchester

Wingstop; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Manchester is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join their team. You will work closely with the General Manager to foster a positive work environment and ensure the delivery of exceptional service to customers. The ideal candidate will have management experience in a hospitality or retail setting and a passion for providing a unique dining experience. This role offers numerous perks, including flexible working hours and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous staff food policy

Performance-driven bonuses

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible Working Hours

Top-Notch Training

Anniversary Awards

Qualifications

• 6‑12 months of management experience from hospitality, leisure, or retail.
• Excited to deliver a unique FLAVOUR experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the General Manager to create a positive working environment.
• Influence team members to provide excellent customer experiences.

Skills

Management experience

Customer-focused

Team-focused

Drive to develop

Job description

Assistant Manager – Manchester

• Wingstop Assistant Manager
• Be Part of Something Big

We're not in the chicken business, we're in the flavour business.

Part of that is building flavourful experiences and unforgettable moments for our customers and staff alike.

Yeah, we've bagged a few accolades on the way (UK's Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 & Deliveroo's Restaurant of the Year to be exact).

Our core mission is simple : BRING THE FLAVOUR.

Being a member of the Flavour Team has its perks:

• Generous staff food policy on shift.
• Unlock a huge opportunity to earn big on top of your earnings through performance‑driven bonuses.
• Enjoy 20-50% off when dining with friends and family.
• Birthday Time Off – your special day? It's on us.
• Refer‑a‑Friend Scheme – bring your mates on board and earn rewards.
• Access retail, dining, and wellbeing perks.
• Flex Your Pay – use Wagestream to access your wages anytime during the pay period.
• Top‑Notch Training – tailored onboarding programme.
• Grow with Us – development opportunities to rise through the ranks.
• Financial Incentives – cash prizes for presenting ideas.
• Employee of the Month – monthly awards for recognising flavour.
• Regular Team Events – outings, celebrations, and fun.
• Flexible Working Hours – life happens, we keep it flexible where we can.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential support.
• Apprenticeships – learn while you earn with fully supported programmes.
• Seasonal Incentives – extra rewards during key times of the year.
• Anniversary Awards – celebrate 3 and 5 years with us in style!
• Unlock Higher Earning Potential – step up and watch rewards grow.

Great wings need great people.

At Wingstop, we're about more than just showing up – it's about passion, energy, and unmatched vibes.

As an Assistant Manager at Wingstop, you'll work alongside your General Manager to create a great working environment, influencing all your team members to deliver a great Wingstop experience to our customers.

We are a social food, families, friends, colleagues – it's all about sharing the FLAVOUR love!

• You have 6‑12 months of management experience from a hospitality, leisure, or retail background.
• You are customer‑ and team‑focused and excited by the opportunity to deliver a FLAVOUR experience unlike any other.
• You will have the drive to gain knowledge and develop within a fast‑paced environment and live the Wingstop values of being Authentic, with an Entrepreneurial approach by having Fun and always being Service‑Minded.

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Authentic.
• Entrepreneurial.
• Fun.
• Service‑Minded.

Why Wingstop?

It's more than just a job.

It's all about creating shared moments – whether it's friends, families, or colleagues, it's all love.

Wingstop University

Let's build, fam.

Wingstop University tailors training to your needs, empowering you to grow.

From understanding our vision to embracing our culture, we make sure your journey with us is fun, flavourful and customisable.

We've All Got Flavour in Common.

At Wingstop, we're all about celebrating individuality.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace for all and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need reasonable adjustments to perform your best during the recruitment process, let us know—we've got you.

Ready to Join the Flavour Crew?

If this sounds like you, drop us a line.

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