Assistant Manager

Upstairs at the Grill; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in Chester is seeking an Assistant Manager to inspire and lead the team while supporting the General Manager in the daily operations. The role offers a competitive package of up to £38,000 per year, including tips. Ideal candidates are passionate about hospitality, can motivate teams, and have a hands-on approach. Benefits include substantial discounts, training opportunities, and unique rewards. Join us to elevate your career in the hospitality industry!

Benefits

Tip Jar incentive of £5000 per year

25% discount for you and friends

Birthday meal for you and friends

Superb training and progression opportunities

Free Team food while on shift

Paid occasion days off

Enhanced paternity and maternity pay

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Manager or in a similar role.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in running the restaurant.
• Motivate and manage the team effectively.
• Manage stocks and inventory.

Skills

Team motivation

Leadership

Customer service

Hands-on management

Job description

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Upstairs at the Grill

Join us as an Assistant Manager and we can offer you a package of up to £38,000 per year including Tip Jar!

Can you inspire a team to follow your example? Are you a mighty motivator and guest‑led leader? If you are a passionate Assistant Manager looking for your next big step on the hospitality ladder, then we want to hear from you.

You will be responsible for supporting the General Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the restaurant, as well as stocks and management of the team. Our successful Assistant Manager must be hands‑on and lead by example demonstrating the ability to support the General Manager with motivating a team. Want to find out more? Click ‘apply’ now and you could be our next Assistant Manager!

How we will Thank You for being an Upstairs at the Grill Assistant Manager

• Earn up to £5000+ per year on top of your salary with our epic Tip Jar incentive.
• 25% discount for you and 5 friends at all of our restaurants (including Hickory's & Upstairs at the Grill) This will increase to 50% discount for loyal service.
• Birthday reward – A meal on us for you and your friends every year
• Superb training & progression opportunities with The Hickory’s Academy
• Free Team food while on shift
• Paid occasion days off (Wedding Day, Kid’s first day at school, Moving into your first house and more!)
• The Red Zone – Our pledge to work‑life balance.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity pay
• Up to £500 refer a friend scheme.
• Chance to ‘give a bit back’ by joining our fundraising activities for Cash for Kids
• Stacks of enrichment opportunities including the possibility of once in a lifetime trips!

So, if all of that sounds amazing to you and you want to come and be an Upstairs at the Grill Assistant Manager, then click ‘apply’ now!