FM Assistant Manager

Franco Manca Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc share

Personalised training programme

Free pizzas and soft drinks on shifts

Free sourdough bread to cook at home

Franco Academy development

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Job summary

Franco Manca Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our busy Italian sourdough kitchen and dining team. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house and kitchen teams, ensuring outstanding service and consistency across every service.

In this role you’ll motivate the team, manage shifts, handle customer feedback, oversee stock and staff schedules, and step in when the Manager is away.

Qualifications

• Management or Supervisory experience in Hospitality or restaurants.
• Strong leadership and guest-experience focus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Restaurant Manager and lead the team to deliver great service.
• Inspire, coach, and develop staff to perform at their best.
• Manage shifts, handle customer feedback, and oversee daily operations behind the scenes.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Customer service

Shift management

Operational planning

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About Us

At Franco Manca, we’re not just making sourdough pizza – we’re creating a movement. Our passion for simple, authentic, and delicious food is at the heart of everything we do. From our hand-stretched sourdough bases to the finest seasonal ingredients, every pizza tells a story of quality, care, and tradition. With nearly twenty years of pizza-making under our belt, we’ve built a loyal following of pizza lovers across the UK. But we’re more than just pizza – we’re about people, community, and creating a welcoming space where everyone feels at home.

What You’ll Do:

• As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be the right-hand person to the Restaurant Manager, helping to steer the team and keep things running like clockwork.
• You’ll support the Manager in leading the restaurant, delivering amazing service, and ensuring every pizza that leaves the kitchen is a masterpiece.
• Inspire, coach, and develop the team to be their best, creating a fun and supportive environment where everyone thrives.
• Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in – whether it’s managing a busy shift, handling customer feedback or making sure everything’s running smoothly behind the scenes.
• Keep an eye on the numbers, from stock levels to staff schedules, ensuring everything balances perfectly.
• Step up to the plate when the Manager is away, taking charge and keeping the Franco Manca magic alive.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• We’re looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for pizza.
• You’ll have Management or Supervisory experience in Hospitality or restaurants, with a knack for creating a brilliant guest experience.
• Be a natural leader, with the ability to motivate and inspire your team – even on the busiest days.
• Love working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Have a sharp focus on the details, ensuring quality and consistency in everything we do.
• Bring a positive attitude, a team-first mentality, and a hunger to grow your career with us.

What You'll Get:

• A generous share of Tronc
• A personalised training programme to get you up to speed
• Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
• Free Sourdough bread to cook at home
• Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy
• 28 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme with the Burnt Chef
• A pension scheme to set you up for the future
• Annual social events
• Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek restaurants
• Employee referral scheme – earn from the great people you know
• Opportunities all over the UK to grow your career

If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Assistant Restaurant Manager,then hit apply and be part of the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!