Assistant Manager: Fast Food Restaurant
Salary: Competitive (DOE, based on salary benchmarking within similar location/role)
Location: Leeds City Centre - must live within a commutable distance
Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Must be ready to start mid/end-September
Benefits
Be part of a ground-breaking new restaurant concept
Opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new team
Significant scope for growth as the brand expands
Work directly with the owner and General Manager to help shape the vision and day-to-day operation
Closed on Sundays
Competitive package including free lunch when working in the restaurant
Are you ready to be the driving force behind one of Leeds most exciting fast food restaurant openings?
A well-established American fast-food restaurant is preparing to open its first UK restaurant in the heart of Leeds later this year, and we are looking for a passionate, experienced Assistant Manager to join the team.
This is more than just a job, we are a family, and we have fun along the way. As Assistant Manager you'll be key to making decisions and creating a great culture in the restaurant. It's fun, fresh, fast paced, and full of ambition and we need someone who can match that energy.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to join at the very start, not just to manage a team, but to help build one. You'll play a key role in shaping operations, setting standards, and making this new venture a local favourite from day one.
Responsibilities include:
Lead on day-to-day operations across front and back of house
Run and manage shifts
Lead the team when the General Manager is not present
Support the General Manager with scheduling, team coordination, and effective communication
Optimise labour deployment, ensuring the right people at the right time
Manage stock, production planning, waste and recycling
Ensure the restaurant is clean, welcoming, and guest-ready
Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing team, developing future managers
Foster a people-first culture where everyone can thrive
Provide exceptional customer service and coach teams to deliver consistently high standards
Champion health & safety, food hygiene, and compliance from the start
Support financial management of the restaurant P&L driving sales while managing cost
Hit key restaurant metrics including sales, traffic, and customer satisfaction
Collaborate with colleagues and the owner on launch and beyond
Analyse performance data with the General Manager and implement practical improvements
Embrace a growth mindset taking feedback constructively and applying it
About You
You are not just a leader, you are a motivator, organiser, and culture-setter. You thrive in fast-moving environments, love building teams, and aren't afraid to get stuck in.
You will need:
A passion for investing in people with a “we grow you and you grow us” mindset
A genuine passion for food, hospitality, and great service
The ability to motivate, inspire, and engage a team
Proven experience in fast food, restaurant, or hospitality leadership
A track record of driving sales and achieving KPIs
Operational know-how and a hands-on approach to problem-solving
Calmness under pressure and strong customer focus
A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
Experience launching a new venue (ideal, but not essential)
Based in or near Leeds, with flexibility to be on-site when needed
The ability to have fun along the way
This is more than a job, it is a chance to put your mark on something special.
If you are ready to bring energy, vision, and leadership to a new restaurant that's destined to turn heads, please apply now with your latest CV.
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