Assistant Manager

We are Burger & Beyond. We serve up the UK's best burgers along with signature sides, delicious cocktails and craft beers from our sleek, minimalist, modern restaurants. We're looking for great people to come and help us on our journey to bring amazing food, some fantastic cocktails and even better service to our restaurants.

After the huge success of our Shoreditch restaurant we opened three more in Borough Yards, Brighton and in Soho. We also have kitchens in Canary Wharf, Camden, City of London and Manchester.

We are seeking a passionate and driven Assistant Manager to join our team at our Borough restaurant and grow with us! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love delivering exceptional guest experiences, and are dedicated to leading and developing a strong team, this role is for you.

As a key leader, you'll take a hands-on approach, ensuring smooth daily operations, supporting your team’s growth, and maintaining high service standards. Your excellent communication skills and commitment to training and development will inspire those around you.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an exciting, guest-focused team, apply today!

Key responsibilities: Operational Support: Assist the General Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant to ensure efficiency, profitability, and smooth service across all departments.

• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise and support both front-of-house and kitchen teams, providing hands-on leadership, training, and motivation to uphold high standards.
• Guest Experience: Maintain exceptional service standards, ensuring guests receive a welcoming, memorable dining experience by consistently monitoring quality, speed, and hospitality.
• Food & Beverage Excellence: Work closely with the General Manager and Head Chef to maintain outstanding food and drink quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure the restaurant adheres to all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations, keeping up to date with industry laws and best practices.
• Financial Performance: Support the General Manager in managing budgets, controlling costs, maximizing revenue, and analysing sales performance to drive profitability.
• Staff Training & Development: Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and developing team members, fostering a positive work environment and culture of continuous improvement.
• Stock & Inventory Management: Oversee stock levels, supplier relationships, and ordering processes to ensure smooth service while minimising waste and maintaining cost efficiency.
• Problem-Solving & Crisis Management: Act as the General Manager’s right hand, handling guest complaints, staff concerns, or operational challenges with professionalism and efficiency.

What’s in it for you?

• Free food on shift
• 25% off in any Burger and Beyond on food and drink
• A flexible rota
• 28 days holiday with tronc pay (for full time employees)
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Training & career development, many of our management team have been trained and promoted from within the business

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Can you tell me a time that you have gone above and beyond for a guest?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person