Assistant Manager - UK

Zizzi Restaurants; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Gloucester is looking for an Assistant Manager to help organize and run the business. The role involves leading the team, ensuring exceptional customer service, and supporting financial targets. Candidates should be passionate about Italian cuisine and possess leadership skills. Benefits include generous discounts, career development opportunities, and 28 days holiday. This position offers a chance to thrive in a collaborative and engaging environment.

Benefits

50% discount on meals

Free meal on shift

Generous tronc system

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema and travel

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday pro rata

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team and organize day-to-day operations.
• Passion for Italian food and customer service.
• Experience in a leadership role within a restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in running the business.
• Provide great feedback to the team and ensure they embody the company values.
• Monitor business performance and smash financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Customer service

Financial management

Job description

Assistant Manager

Starting from £30880 per annum plus tronc and benefits

As Assistant Manager you will help the general manager to organise, plan and run the business, co-ordinate day‑to‑day responsibilities, be a great leader and team developer and be passionate about your role.

What you’ll get

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
• Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
• Get rewarded by your customers with a generous tronc system
• Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
• Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands available
• Stay in touch with what's going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
• Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
• Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that’s what you want
• Plan for the future with Company pension contributions

Zizzi Assistant Managers have a big role to play. Here’s a taster:

• When the General Manager is away, you’re in charge, running shifts, managing the team, giving great feedback and ensuring your team bring our culture and values to life.
• Live and breathe the key ingredients of the Zizzi customer service journey and coach your team to do the same.
• Become an expert, as well as being hugely passionate about our menu. Italian food is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll ensure that only perfect plates of food leave your kitchen.
• Support the General Manager to make sure you smash your financial targets, and monitor business performance.
• Take responsibility for making sure the restaurant is always looking fabulous.

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values – it’s what matters to us.

Zizzi Values

Growth

You aim to be better than yesterday. We’re on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world.

Individuality

You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whoever they are.

Drive

You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.

Togetherness

You want to be part of more. We always have each others backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.

Fun

You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don’t take ourselves seriously.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi we are a family. It’s never me, always we. Customers included.