PORTLAND ST MANCHESTER - ASSISTANT MANAGER

About the role

Run a restaurant, lead a team, and maybe eat a lot of great pizza while doing it. Position: Assistant Manager Salary: £32,900 | Tips & Tronc Monthly | Up to 32% Bonus Per Annum paid Quarterly Contract: Full time

Responsibilities

• Supporting the General Manager in leading a high-performing front-of-house team
• Running shifts independently and owning the floor completely when it's yours to run
• Building and maintaining a team culture that people actually want to be part of
• Driving standards across service, guest experience, and compliance — every shift
• Managing labour, scheduling, and day-to-day cost awareness
• Identifying and developing talent within the team — spotting the next supervisor, the next manager
• Handling guest feedback and resolving issues with confidence and good judgement
• Supporting with recruitment, onboarding, and training as the team grows

Requirements

• Strong leadership presence - you motivate people
• Commercial awareness and comfort working with labour, budgets, and P&L basics
• A genuine passion for great food, drink, and the guest experience
• Resilience, energy, and a hands-on approach
• Ambition to grow into a Deputy or General Manager - this role is a stepping stone

Qualifications

Experience in a management or senior supervisory role in a hospitality environment.

Skills

• Leadership
• Commercial awareness
• Team building
• Guest service
• Time management
• Problem solving

Benefits

• 50% discount across all Mission Mars venues - for you, friends & family
• Up to 32% bonus per year, paid quarterly
• Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, Manchester
• Complimentary food & drink after every shift
• Real progression opportunities across a growing business
• Industry-leading training & development programmes
• Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo invitations every year
• Birthday card & gift - we celebrate our people proper

Pay

£32,900 | Tips & Tronc Monthly | Up to 32% Bonus Per Annum paid Quarterly

Schedule

Full time