Assistant Manager - UK

Zizzi Restaurants Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain is seeking an Assistant Manager in London. You'll oversee operations, manage staff, and ensure excellent customer service while being passionate about Italian cuisine. This full-time role offers a salary starting from £30,880 plus benefits. Opportunities for growth and development are available.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted menu during shifts

Generous tronc system

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema, travel, and brands

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Passionate about Italian food and the restaurant industry.
• Leadership skills to manage the team.
• Ability to meet financial targets and monitor business performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations in the absence of the General Manager.
• Deliver excellent customer service and coach the team.
• Ensure food quality and restaurant presentation meet standards.
• Support financial targets and overall business performance.

Job description

Assistant Manager

Calling all Pizza lovers!!.......(Pasta lovers are welcome too)

Assistant Manager starting from £30,880 per annum plus tronc and benefits.

As Assistant Manager you will help the general manager to organise, plan and run the business. Helping to co‑ordinate day to day responsibilities. You will be a great leader, aiding in team development and be passionate about your role.

What you'll get:

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
• Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
• Get rewarded by your customers with a generous tronc system
• Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
• Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands available
• Stay in touch with what's going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
• Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
• Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that's what you want
• Plan for the future with Company pension contributions

Responsibilities:

• When the General Manager is away, you're in charge. Running shifts, managing the team, giving great feedback and ensuring your team bring our culture and values to life.
• Live and breathe the key ingredients of the Zizzi customer service journey and coach your team to do the same.
• Become an expert, as well as being hugely passionate about our menu. Italian food is at the heart of what we do, and you'll ensure that only perfect plates of food leave your kitchen.
• Support the General Manager to make sure you smash your financial targets, and monitor business performance.
• Take responsibility for making sure the restaurant is always looking fabulous.

Zizzi Values

Growth

You aim to be better than yesterday. We're on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world.

Individuality

You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whoever they are.

Drive

You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.

Togetherness

You want to be part of more. We always have each other's backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.

Fun

You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi we are a family. It's never me, always we. Customers included.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other; Industry: Restaurants

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