Assistant Restaurant Manager — Lead, Grow & Earn Bonus

Burger King; Swalwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £7,000

Career progression Ignite

THRIVE learning

Holiday 28 days

Retail discounts

70% off food and drink

Referral bonus £1,000

Stream pay app

Gym discount 10%

Cycle to Work

Volunteer day

Mortgage advice

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

Job summary

Burger King in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team. You’ll support the Restaurant Manager to drive results, set standards and coach a team delivering great guest experiences.

This hands-on, high-energy role requires you to lead shifts, manage costs and staff development. You’ll work on improving performance, culture and customer satisfaction, with clear progression opportunities through our Ignite pathway.

Qualifications

• Being an Assistant Manager isn’t easy — and you already know that. You’ve got experience in a fast‑paced environment, confidence leading people, and the drive to keep things moving forward.
• You’re people‑focused, commercially aware and not afraid to roll your sleeves up. You bring energy, resilience and a can‑do attitude — and you genuinely enjoy helping others grow.
• If you can balance high standards with high morale, and you know how to put the fun into functional, you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front on shift, setting the pace and the standard
• Support the Restaurant Manager with sales, costs and performance
• Be guest-obsessed — delivering brilliant experiences, every visit
• Coach, develop and motivate your team to be their best
• Help create a positive, inclusive culture where people love to work
• Step up and take charge when it really counts

Job description

Burger King in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team. You’ll support the Restaurant Manager to drive results, set standards and coach a team delivering great guest experiences.

This hands-on, high-energy role requires you to lead shifts, manage costs and staff development. You’ll work on improving performance, culture and customer satisfaction, with clear progression opportunities through our Ignite pathway.