Restaurant Assistant Manager – Lead Team & Profits

Five Guys; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 15% of annual salary

Secret Shopper bonus up to £2,000

High Performer Awards and Bonuses

Love2Shop long service rewards 5y £500

33 Days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Free burgers, fries and shakes onshift

Life assurance

Stream wellbeing app access

Annual Assistant Manager conference

Days out and social events

Five Guys employee discount program

Wellbeing support and EAP

Pension scheme

Job summary

Five Guys in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Manager to lead teams on-site, drive sales and maintain exceptional customer service. You will coach Shift Managers, work with the General Manager, and ensure a profitable operation while upholding our values and standards.

You will balance hands-on leadership with strategic thinking, manage costs, and develop talent for future growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of management experience in a high-volume hospitality or QSR environment.
• Focus on guest experience, satisfaction metrics and mystery shopper results.
• Experience with P&L, cost control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shift Managers and Crew; stay hands-on on the line and dining area.
• Support the General Manager to deliver perfect burgers and fries and strong store results.
• Create a positive working environment aligned to company values.
• Ensure every customer is delighted and handle complaints openly and honestly.
• Run shifts smoothly, plan long‑term strategies and champion cost control.
• Own the P&L responsibilities and drive sales while managing costs.
• Develop talent and maintain a strong pipeline for future leadership.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Financial management

Leadership

Operations management

Flexibility

Job description

Five Guys in the United Kingdom seeks an Assistant Manager to lead teams on-site, drive sales and maintain exceptional customer service. You will coach Shift Managers, work with the General Manager, and ensure a profitable operation while upholding our values and standards.

You will balance hands-on leadership with strategic thinking, manage costs, and develop talent for future growth opportunities within the company.