Restaurant Assistant Manager — Lead Shifts, Grow Fast

Burger King; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £7,000 annually

28 days holiday

Staff discounts

70% off food and drink

£1,000 referral bonus

Stream pay access

Cycle to Work

Mortgage advice

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Burger King is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our UK leadership team. In a fast-paced environment, you will support the Restaurant Manager, lead shifts, and drive guest satisfaction while coaching a team to perform at their best.

You will balance high standards with a fun, supportive culture, enabling growth and showcasing your leadership in a business expanding rapidly. This role offers progression opportunities and a clear pathway to management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident leading people and driving performance.
• Commercial awareness with high standards and morale.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front on shift and set the pace and standard.
• Support the Restaurant Manager with sales, costs and performance.
• Be guest-obsessed—delivering brilliant experiences on every visit.
• Coach, develop and motivate the team to be at their best.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture where people enjoy working.
• Step up and take charge when it counts.

Skills

People leadership

Sales orientation

Guest experience

Energetic

Job description

Burger King is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our UK leadership team. In a fast-paced environment, you will support the Restaurant Manager, lead shifts, and drive guest satisfaction while coaching a team to perform at their best.

You will balance high standards with a fun, supportive culture, enabling growth and showcasing your leadership in a business expanding rapidly. This role offers progression opportunities and a clear pathway to management.