Restaurant Assistant Manager

BURGER KING UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £7,000 annual bonus potential

Career progression IGNITE

THRIVE learning platform

28 days holiday

Staff discounts

70% off food & drink for you & up to 5

£1,000 referral bonus

Stream pay access

Gym discount 10%

Cycle to Work

Volunteer day

Mortgage advice

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

BURGER KING UK is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team in a fast-growing business. You will support the Restaurant Manager, drive results, set standards and build a team that is proud of what they do.

This hands-on, high-energy role places you in the thick of daily operation, leading shifts, guiding your crew and ensuring every guest leaves happy. A clear pathway for progression supports your development within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead shifts and drive performance.
• Strong guest focus and delivery of high standards.
• Proactive coaching and development of team members.
• Comfortable making decisions and taking charge when needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

People management

Guest service

Sales awareness

Cost control

Team building

Job description

What's in it for you?

Lets start with the good stuff. This is a big role in a fast-growing business - and we make sure you feel the benefit of that.

• Up to £7,000 annual bonus potential for Assistant Managers, paid twice a year. Based on operating profit, personal performance and business measurables. Bonus amount dependent on sales band of the restaurant.
• Clear progression opportunities - our career pathway IGNITE will give you the tools to grow your career with us, not just your CV.
• THRIVE at BK - our internal learning platform to put you in control of your development
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Hundreds of retail discounts from brands you want to use
• 70% off food and drink for you and up to five of your friends and family
• £1,000 referral bonus when your friends join us in management
• Stream - access your pay when you need it, not just on payday
• 10% off a national gym chain
• Cycle to Work scheme
• One paid volunteering day each year
• Free mortgage advice
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support whenever you need it
• Pension scheme to help build your future

And its not just us saying its a great place to work.

We're proud winners of the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2025, with employee engagement scores 6% higher than the industry average. That means our people feel heard, supported and set up to succeed - and we work hard to keep it that way.

This is it. The big one. Your chance to step into a role with real impact in a business that s growing faster than you might expect.

This is your moment.

If youre ready to step up, take more ownership and grow fast in a business thats growing even faster - this could be the role that changes everything.

The role

As an Assistant Manager, you re a key part of the leadership team. You ll support your Restaurant Manager to run the restaurant like you both own it - driving results, setting standards and building a team that s proud of what they do.

This is a hands-on, high-energy role where no two days are the same. You ll be right in the action, leading shifts, supporting your crew and making sure every guest leaves happy.

You ll

• Lead from the front on shift, setting the pace and the standard
• Support the Restaurant Manager with sales, costs and performanceBe 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

And here s the big one: when we re looking for our next Restaurant Managers, we look to our Assistant Managers first. If you re ambitious and ready to grow, this role is your launchpad.

What We r Looking For

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.

Why join us?

We ve got big plans - new openings, industry-leading development and real progression opportunities. You ll be supported, challenged and given the tools to build a career, not just do a job.

When your team wins, you win. And when you re ready for more, we ll be right there with you.

Ready to step up?

If you re looking for responsibility, progression and a chance to grow as fast as we are - it might be time to swap crews and join ours.

We are a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to contact us, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all applicants.

All applications must be submitted by the individual candidate using their own personal details, contact information, and right-to-work documentation.