Assistant Manager - Slim Chickens - Nottingham

Slim Chickens - Boparan Restaurant Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A casual dining restaurant in Nottingham seeks an Assistant Manager to support daily operations and lead a team. Applicants should have supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment and a passion for hospitality, ensuring customers receive top-notch service. This role offers generous benefits including discounts, flexible working, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

50% off your total bill for you and 5 friends

Access to exclusive discounts

Healthcare Cashplan

Flexible working options

Career advancement opportunities

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.
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in running daily operations smoothly.
• Lead and motivate a team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist with sales strategies to boost business performance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Job description

Overview

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

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 of brands, committed to our goal of becoming the best restaurant group in everything we do. We’re obsessed with building credibility, going above and beyond, and delivering a memorable guest experience and an amazing working environment. 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: Enjoy 50% off your total bill for you and 5 friends across all of our brands, because great food is meant to be shared. You can also get 20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop & deli (in store and online)
• Exclusive Discounts: Access special offers and discounts at thousands of online and high-street retailers, restaurants, entertainment, gifting, gym membership and many more through our BRG Spark App
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre
• Access Your Pay Anytime: With our partner Wagestream, you can tap into your earnings whenever you need them
• Stay Well: Take advantage of our Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses by referring your friends to join our team
• Career Advancement: Enjoy excellent opportunities for growth and development within our diverse brand portfolio
• Flexible Working: Find a work-life balance with flexible scheduling options

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!