New Store Opening Assistant Manager: Launch & Lead Team

Delivery Kitchen - Enfield; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Flexible Rota

Free food on every shift

Employee discount

28 days holiday

Culture budgets

Team based events

Regular incentives

Wagestream access

Management conferences

Discounts platform

Employee recognition programmes

Team socials

Uniform provided

Job summary

Wingstop UK is opening a brand-new restaurant in Chester. As an Assistant Manager in a New Store Opening, you will launch the store and set it up for success from day one, working with the General Manager to build a high-energy team.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, coach new starters, lead shifts, and embed processes to deliver great food and fast service. This hands-on role offers real responsibility and visible impact from the start.

Qualifications

• Experience managing restaurant or hospitality teams.
• Experience with new store openings.
• Ability to train and coach new starters.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Energetic; thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the restaurant opening and setup.
• Lead and develop a brand-new team.
• Drive performance and service standards.
• Support recruitment and onboarding.
• Help shape culture and ways of working.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Adaptability

High energy

Ownership mindset

Job description

Wingstop UK is opening a brand-new restaurant in Chester. As an Assistant Manager in a New Store Opening, you will launch the store and set it up for success from day one, working with the General Manager to build a high-energy team.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, coach new starters, lead shifts, and embed processes to deliver great food and fast service. This hands-on role offers real responsibility and visible impact from the start.