Assistant Manager - UK

Zizzi Restaurants; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in the UK is looking for an Assistant Manager to help run operations and manage the team. The role encompasses leading shifts, enhancing customer service, and ensuring food quality. Ideal candidates are passionate about Italian cuisine and possess strong leadership skills. This position comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free & discounted menu on shift

Tronc system for customer rewards

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop team members.
• Passionate about Italian food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in running the business.
• Manage shifts and provide feedback to the team.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Menu knowledge

Job description

Assistant Manager starting from £30880 per annum plus tronc and benefits

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

As Assistant Manager you will help the general manager to organise, plan and run the business. Helping to co-ordinate day to day responsibilities. You will be a great leader, aiding in team development 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 - its what matters to us

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.