Assistant Manager - Restaurant Opening in Barnsley

About the Role

We are excited to announce the opening of a brand new Burger King restaurant in Barnsley. This management role delivers significant responsibility in a rapidly expanding business, offering you the chance to play a key leadership role and benefit from substantial rewards and career progression opportunities.

Key Benefits

• Earn up to 3,000 annually in bonuses, paid biannually, tied to restaurant performance, sales targets, and your personal contributions.
• Access clear career advancement routes through our IGNITE development pathway, designed to enhance your skills and future prospects.
• Utilize the THRIVE internal learning platform to take charge of your professional growth.
• Enjoy 28 days of paid holidays including bank holidays.
• Benefit from hundreds of retail discounts on popular brands.
• Receive a 70% discount on food and drinks for yourself and up to five friends or family members.
• Earn a 1,000 referral bonus when recommending friends who enter management roles.
• Get access to Stream, allowing you to receive your pay as needed rather than just on payday.
• Receive discounts such as 10% off at a national gym chain.
• Participate in the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enjoy one paid day annually dedicated to volunteering.
• Access complimentary mortgage advice services.
• Confidential support available through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contribute to a pension scheme aiming at securing your financial future.

Company Recognition

We are proud recipients of the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2025, boasting employee engagement levels 6% above the industry average. This reflects our commitment to creating an empowering and supportive workplace culture where employees feel valued and supported.

About the Position

As an Assistant Manager, you will be an essential member of the restaurant leadership team, partnering with the Restaurant Manager to operate the venue effectively. This hands-on job offers a dynamic work environment where you will lead shifts, support your team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Your responsibilities will include leading by example during shifts, helping manage sales, costs, and overall performance, focusing on customer satisfaction, coaching and motivating your team, fostering an uplifting and inclusive work environment, and stepping up in critical situations.

This role also serves as a stepping stone to becoming a Restaurant Manager, with Assistant Managers usually considered first when promotion opportunities arise.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates have experience working in fast-paced settings, confidently lead teams, and are motivated to drive continuous progress. Being people-centric, business-savvy, resilient under pressure, and eager to develop others are crucial traits. Maintaining high standards while fostering a positive and enjoyable workplace are key aspects for success in this role.

Additional Information

We invite applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. Reasonable accommodations and adjustments can be made during the application and interview stages. We adhere to ethical recruitment standards and do not require candidates to pay any fees. Applications must be completed personally and include valid work authorization documentation.