Assistant Manager - UK

Zizzi Restaurants; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking an Assistant Manager to help run operations, manage the team, and ensure excellent customer service. The role includes responsibilities such as shift management, team development, and achieving financial targets, all while embodying the company's values. With a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

50% off at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free & discounted menu on shift

Generous tronc system

Wagestream for instant access to wages

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Opportunities for career development

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Great leader with a passion for the role.
• Ability to manage and coordinate day-to-day responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts and team when the General Manager is away.
• Support General Manager in achieving financial targets.
• Ensure restaurant appearance is fabulous.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Customer Service

Job description

Calling all Pizza lovers!!.......(Pasta lovers are welcome too)

Assistant Manager starting from £30,880 per annum plus tronc and benefits

As Assistant Manager, you will help the general manager to organise, plan, and run the business. You will be responsible for co-ordinating day-to-day responsibilities. You should be a great leader, aiding in team development, and passionate about your role.

What You'll Get

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% off at 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
• Stay in touch with what's going on via our online Zizzi community, which also provides access to your rotas and payslips
• Need some support? We offer a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
• Enjoy 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Plenty of opportunities to develop and progress your career
• Plan for the future with company pension contributions

Zizzi Assistant Managers have a big role to play. Here's a taste:

• When the General Manager is away, you're in charge. Running shifts, managing the team, providing great feedback, and ensuring your team embody our culture and values.
• Live and breathe the key ingredients of the Zizzi customer service journey and coach your team to do the same.
• Become an expert and be passionate about our menu. Italian food is at the heart of what we do, and you'll ensure that only perfect plates leave your kitchen.
• Support the General Manager in achieving financial targets and monitor business performance.
• Ensure the restaurant always looks fabulous.

And you do all this through our Zizzi Values — it's what matters to us:

• Growth: You aim to be better than yesterday. We're on a constant journey to improve, seeking growth as a team, in our business, and in how we contribute to the world.
• Individuality: You celebrate differences. We take pride in what makes us unique and encourage everyone to be their best selves.
• Drive: You make it happen. We adapt to today's challenges, avoid cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.
• Togetherness: You want to be part of more. We support each other, embracing challenges and celebrating great times.
• Fun: You enjoy the everyday. While we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves too seriously.

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