Assistant Manager - Slim Chickens - Merry Hill

Slim Chickens - Boparan Restaurant Group; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in London seeks an Assistant Manager to support daily operations, motivate staff, and ensure excellent customer service. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in fast-paced environments. This role offers growth opportunities and substantial employee discounts, promoting a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Generous Colleague Discount

Exclusive Discounts

Free mortgage advice

Access Your Pay Anytime

Healthcare Cash Plan

Referral Rewards

Excellent opportunities for growth

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or similar fast-paced environment.
• A natural leader with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management team in running daily operations smoothly.
• Leading and motivating a team to deliver top-notch customer service.
• Ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety.

Skills

Experience in a supervisory role

Natural leadership

Passion for hospitality

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Overview

Could you be our next Assistant Manager in Slim Chickens Merry Hill? Slim Chickens serves up southern-inspired fresh delicious chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a casual, laid-back setting!

Why Slim Chickens?

Slim Chickens is a Sunday Times Best Big Company to work for 2025, where you will have endless opportunities to develop, grow and learn new skills, whilst working alongside some of the best colleagues in hospitality. There has never been a better time to join us.

Slim Chickens is part of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), a growing hospitality group committed to building credibility, delivering a memorable guest experience, and creating an amazing working environment. As we grow, we need an Assistant Manager who’s excited about our journey as we are. At BRG, we live by our core values:

• Honest – Acting with integrity in everything we do.
• Hardworking – Giving our best, every day.
• Hungry – Always striving for growth and excellence.
• Heart – Caring deeply about our people, our guests, and our communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the management team in running daily operations smoothly
• Leading and motivating a team to deliver top-notch customer service
• Assisting with sales strategies and boosting business performance
• Ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety
• Creating a positive, energetic work environment where everyone thrives
• Building strong connections with customers and ensuring they have a great experience
• Helping with administrative tasks and managing shift schedules

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or similar fast-paced environment
• A natural leader with the ability to inspire and guide a team
• A passion for hospitality and delivering excellent service
• Strong communication skills, organisation, and a proactive attitude
• A hands-on problem solver who can stay calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

Why You’ll Love It Here

We’re offering more than just a role; we’re offering a rewarding career path with exciting benefits:

• Generous Colleague Discount: 50% off your total bill for you and up to 5 friends across all of our brands; 20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop & deli (in store and online).
• Exclusive Discounts: Access special offers at thousands of online and high-street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym memberships and more via our BRG Spark App
• Secure Your Future: Free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre
• Access Your Pay Anytime: With Wagestream, you can tap into your earnings whenever you need them
• Stay Well: Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses by referring friends to join our team
• Career Advancement: Excellent opportunities for growth within our diverse brand portfolio
• Flexible Working: Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance

If you’re ready to step up, support a fantastic team, and have a blast doing it, Slim Chickens is where you need to be! Apply today – let’s make chicken history together!