Assistant Restaurant Manager

Pizza Express; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned hospitality brand as a Deputy General Manager, where your leadership skills will shine. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, manage P&L, and create exceptional customer experiences in a vibrant environment. With a strong focus on development and progression, you will be supported in your journey to success. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals on shift, and a 50% discount when dining with us. Be part of a company that values authenticity and inclusivity, making it a great place to work.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme of up to 20%

A share of Tronc

Free Food on shift

Pension & Life Assurance

50% discount on food and drink when not working

Wagestream access to up to 40% of earned wages before payday

Wellbeing Support for you and your family

GBP 1000 Referral Bonus for referring managers

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire and lead a team effectively.
• Experience with P&L, budgeting, or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in all management tasks.
• Maintain high standards for quality, safety, and food.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Management

Customer Service Excellence

Job description

Deputy General Manager / Assistant Manager

Join Our Iconic Pizzerias

Where pizza lovers can be their true selves. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.

As second-in-command, you'll lead with flair, develop your business skills, and contribute to our success. Your responsibilities include P&L management, seizing sales opportunities, recruiting, training, and coaching a dynamic team to create memorable customer experiences. With development programmes and dedicated support, this role offers a great opportunity to showcase your talent and advance your leadership journey.

What You'll Do:

1. Support the General Manager in all management tasks
2. Maintain high standards for quality, safety, and food
3. Lead and motivate your team towards success
4. Deliver outstanding customer service

Who You Are:

1. Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and lead a team effectively
2. Financial Management: Experience with P&L, budgeting, or financial analysis
3. Customer Service Excellence: Proven ability to deliver outstanding service and understand customer needs

Benefits:

• Bonus Scheme of up to 20%
• A share of Tronc
• Free Food on shift
• Pension & Life Assurance
• 50% discount on food and drink when not working
• Wagestream access to up to 40% of earned wages before payday
• Wellbeing Support for you and your family
• GBP 1000 Referral Bonus for referring managers
• Development and progression opportunities

Who We Are:

Established in 1965, we've grown into a multichannel, international brand, bringing pizza to the UK. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we value authenticity and self-expression.

Our Values:

• Head: Customer-centric, commercially minded, performance-driven
• Heart: Honest, diverse, and supportive
• Home: Inclusive environment where everyone can express themselves

We believe in using your head, showing your heart, and feeling at home. Inclusivity and respect are fundamental to our business. PizzaExpress and Milano are places where everyone belongs.

We evaluate applications based on aptitude for the role, regardless of background.

If invited for an interview, please inform your interviewer of any reasonable adjustments needed.

Tronc, or card gratuities, are shared among our teams and are paid at the end of each pay period, making it one of the best perks of working in hospitality.