Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – Fast-Paced QSR Brand Location: Bristol Salary: Up to £34,500 + Bonus Are you an ambitious hospitality leader looking for your next step with a fast-growing, high-performing food brand? We are partnering with an exciting, premium QSR operator known for delivering exceptional food quality, outstanding customer experiences, and strong operational standards. We are looking for a commercially driven Assistant Manager to join their Bristol team and play a key role in driving restaurant performance, developing people, and delivering profitable growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for an AM who is passionate about hospitality but equally understands the commercial side of running a successful restaurant. You will work closely with the General Manager to maximise sales, improve profitability, and ensure strong control of all key financial and operational drivers. Key Responsibilities:

• Support the General Manager in leading a high-performing restaurant team.
• Drive sales growth, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Take ownership of key commercial metrics, including labour, food costs, waste, and overall P&L performance.
• Review financial performance, identify opportunities, and implement actions to improve profitability.
• Coach, develop, and inspire team members to achieve high standards.
• Maintain exceptional levels of food quality, service, safety, and compliance.
• Support operational improvements, new initiatives, and business growth plans. What We're Looking For:
• Proven experience as an Assistant General Manager, Deputy Manager, or strong Restaurant Manager within QSR, fast casual, or high-volume hospitality.
• A commercially minded operator with a strong understanding of P&L, cost control, sales drivers, and bottom-line performance.
• Someone who enjoys being hands-on in the operation while developing and motivating a team.
• Strong analytical ability with the confidence to use data to influence decisions.
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent food, service, and customer experiences.
• The ambition and capability to progress within a growing organisation. What's On Offer:
• Salary up to £34,500 + bonus opportunity.
• The chance to join an established and expanding hospitality brand.
• Strong career development opportunities within a business that invests in its people.
• A supportive culture focused on teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence.