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Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You should have management experience in hospitality, passion for pizza, strong leadership skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a desire for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
  • You’ll support the Manager, lead the team, ensure excellent service, handle feedback, manage shifts, oversee stock and schedules, and step up in their absence to maintain smooth operations.

Requirements

  • We’re looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for pizza.
  • You’ll have Management or Supervisory experience in Hospitality or restaurants, with a knack for creating a brilliant guest experience.
  • Be a natural leader, with the ability to motivate and inspire your team – even on the busiest days.
  • Love working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
  • Have a sharp focus on the details, ensuring quality and consistency in everything we do.
  • Bring a positive attitude, a team-first mentality, and a hunger to grow your career with us.

Responsibilities

  • As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be the right-hand person to the Restaurant Manager, helping to steer the team and keep things running like clockwork.
  • You’ll support the Manager in leading the restaurant, delivering amazing service, and ensuring every pizza that leaves the kitchen is a masterpiece.
  • Inspire, coach, and develop the team to be their best, creating a fun and supportive environment where everyone thrives.
  • Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in – whether it’s managing a busy shift, handling customer feedback or making sure everything’s running smoothly behind the scenes.
  • Keep an eye on the numbers, from stock levels to staff schedules, ensuring everything balances perfectly.
  • Step up to the plate when the Manager is away, taking charge and keeping the Franco Manca magic alive.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of an Assistant Restaurant Manager at Franco Manca?

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, your main responsibilities include supporting the Restaurant Manager in leading the team, delivering excellent service, coaching and developing team members, managing shifts, handling customer feedback, monitoring stock levels and staff schedules, and stepping up to lead in the Manager's absence.

What is the ideal background for a candidate applying for this role?

We are looking for candidates with Management or Supervisory experience in Hospitality or restaurants, a knack for creating a brilliant guest experience, and a passion for pizza.

What qualities are you looking for in an Assistant Restaurant Manager?

We seek someone with energy, enthusiasm, natural leadership abilities, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team-first mentality who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What benefits can I expect if I become an Assistant Restaurant Manager?

Benefits include a generous share of Tronc, a personalized training program, free pizzas and soft drinks on shifts, free sourdough bread to cook at home, ongoing development opportunities, 28 days of holiday, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a pension scheme, annual social events, staff discounts, an employee referral scheme, and career growth opportunities across the UK.

Is prior experience in fast-paced environments important for this role?

Yes, having experience in fast-paced environments is important, as the role involves managing busy shifts and ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

Will I receive training if I am hired as an Assistant Restaurant Manager?

Yes, you will receive a personalized training program to help you get up to speed and support your ongoing personal growth and development.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within Franco Manca?

Yes, there are opportunities all over the UK for career growth within Franco Manca and other affiliated brands like The Real Greek and Super Club Roma.

Do you offer holiday benefits?

Yes, you will receive 28 days of holiday as part of your employment benefits.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Franco Manca?

You can expect a fun and supportive work environment where teamwork is prioritized, and everyone is encouraged to thrive and grow.

Is there an employee referral scheme?

Yes, we have an employee referral scheme that allows you to earn incentives for referring great people you know.

Sourdough pizza. As it should be.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Franco Manca is one of the fastest growing restaurant companies in the UK. Starting out in 2008, founded by Giuseppe Mascoli in Brixton Market London, we're taking our authentic Neapolitan sourdough pizza across the UK. Franco Manca is built on the belief that to be truly enjoyed, food needs to be made with authentic, delicious ingredients, organic and locally sourced where possible. Guests can enjoy classic Italian flavours from our Margherita to fresh seasonal specials. Franco Manca is the pioneer of the classic Neapolitan sourdough pizza in the UK, we work with seasonal ingredients that are cooked in the traditional method. We aim to keep our business and food simple, authentic and really good value.