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

What you'll be doing

• 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

Your Day-to-Day Experience

• 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

The Good stuff

• Worldwide pizza trips - Naples, New York, and wherever comes next
• 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
• Work for a 'World Class' business, as voted by Best Companies 2024

Why Rudy's?

• Great place and people to work with, I’ve made so many new friends
• I really enjoy Rudy’s – the atmosphere, my colleagues and the customers are incredibly friendly
• I love Mission Mars and Rudy’s – how you train and encourage development. I feel at home here and love my job
• Rudy’s has been such a breath of fresh air for me

Ready to step up?

Apply now and let's talk.