Assistant Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£41,200 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Leadership Team Management Customer Service Training Performance Management Business Planning Communication Food Hygiene

FULL DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a driven, high-energy leader to join us as our next Assistant Manager. If you have a passion for people, thrive on leading from the front, and know how to bring out the best in others, this is the role for you.

Overview

We’re serving up big career opportunities.

You in?

Job Role – Assistant Manager Full Time

Pay -

Second Assistant Manager - £32000 base salary (+ up to £7200 KPI bonus)

First Assistant Manager - £34500 base salary (+ up to £9300 KPI bonus)

Location – Bramley, Leeds

Ready to step up?

We’re looking for a driven, high-energy leader to join us as our next Assistant Manager. If you have a passion for people, thrive on leading from the front, and know how to bring out the best in others, this is the role for you.

As Assistant Manager you'll be at the heart of the action and be focusing on coaching, inspiring, and guiding a shift management team to deliver excellent service. You’ll lead the creation of work culture that empowered crew members and enables them to shine.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead a large, diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Deliver amazing customer experiences by making sure every shift runs like clockwork.
  • Take ownership of safety, food hygiene, and security standards.
  • Train, develop, and mentor team members across all levels.
  • Champion 1-2-1s and performance feedback to grow strong, confident leaders.
  • Drive business performance by understanding key metrics and owning the monthly P&L.
  • Keep your finger on the pulse of the restaurant’s business plan and find new ways to succeed.

Career Progression and Continuous Development

At McDonald’s, part of our structure is designed to support every employee’s career growth. For salaried managers, we provide a clear development pathway to help you advance confidently to the next stage of your career:

- First 12-18 months – Second Assistant Manager

- Following 12–18 months – First Assistant Manager

- Next step – Business Manager

We also take pride in investing and developing home grown talent and giving staff the opportunity to “Earn whilst you learn”. McDonald’s apprenticeships are aligned to job roles, meaning you can put your new knowledge, behaviours and skills into practice in our restaurants every day. Our apprenticeship courses include:

- Level 4 Hospitality Manager Apprenticeship

- Level 6 – Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (Available when you become assistant manager)

Two Stage Interview Process

To ensure that the role is right for you, we will carry out a two-stage interview process so you can get a taste of the restaurant you will be working in. This will broken down into the following:

- Stage 1 – Interview with Tom (our Learning and Development Manager) followed by a tour of the kitchen.

- Stage 2 – 1 hour shoulder-to-shoulder session with a current shift manager where you will see what it takes to be a shift manager, manage others, carry out operational checks. This will be followed by meeting another member of the senior leadership team where you can discuss the role in more detail.

What other benefits are included?

  • 6 Weeks Holiday per year
  • Flexible Hours
  • Access to Level 2, 3, 4 and 6 apprenticeships (including school leaver degree apprenticeships).
  • Enrolment in Pension scheme
  • Meal allowance
  • Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more...

Benefits

perks

### Flexible Working

Work hours that fit around you and life’s surprises.

wellness

### Employee Assistance Programme

Supporting your overall wellbeing with counselling, mental health support, life management, medical guidance, and helpful resources.

discounts

### Travel

Enjoy staycations or trips abroad with discounts on travel fares.

skills

### Gain Transferrable Skills

Whether you’re full-time or part-time, your role here will teach you skills for life.

discounts

### Groceries & Food

Employee meal discounts at work along with discounts on groceries at major supermarkets.

wellness

### Emotional Health Support

Supporting your mental and emotional wellbeing and coping with life events.

perks

### Meals at Work

You can choose food from our restaurant menu on your break and can even try the latest promotions.

discounts

### Discounted Gym Memberships

Stay fit and healthy with discounts on gym memberships.

perks

### Financial Support

Guidance on managing your finances and how to save for long term goals.

discounts

### Books & Entertainment

Access great discounts on PC and video games, magazines, books and music.

perks

### Life Assurance

Providing a tax-free lump sum to your loved ones, helping reduce financial worries at a difficult time.

discounts

### Fashion

Get discounts at hundreds of major high-street and online retailers.

wellness

### Health Insurance

Free health insurance that covers you and your family.

discounts

### Health & Beauty

From cosmetics to diet and nutrition, get discounts at a range of health and beauty retailers.

recognition

### Employee of the month

Recognising you for living our values through the great work you do.

discounts

### Utilities

Receive discounts at high-street and online homeware stores.

wellness

### Values Heroes

We live by our values and we reward those who demonstrate their commitment to them.

recognition

### Length of service

Your length of service doesn’t go unnoticed – we reward you with monetary benefits for long service.

wellness

### Physical Health Support

Helping you make healthy lifestyle choices and address health issues.

recognition

### Bonus Potential

Receive extra financial rewards for your hard work, in addition to your salary.

allowance

### Premium Shift

If you work overnights, between the hours of midnight and 5am, you’ll earn extra pay.

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