Assistant Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£44,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Hospitality Team Leadership Coaching Cost Control Guest Service Adaptability Communication Fast-paced environment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] • Full time

Location: Manchester | Salary: £40,000-£44,000 per year inclusive of tronc | Type: Full time

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Assistant Manager for our newest restaurant in Manchester. We are Strange Fish—bold, curious, and thoughtful. If you have walked a similar path and are ready to bring your energy and vision, apply now.

Are you:

  • Sincere about providing genuine, heartfelt, true hospitality?
  • Interested in learning about Danish 'n' Japanese terminology, culture and heritage?
  • Confident and able to excel in a fast-paced setting?
  • Adaptable, calm under pressure and able to maintain standards whilst controlling costs?
  • A builder of caring relationships based on trust, respect and generosity?
  • A good listener who supports others with a big smile and a small ego?

What you’ll be doing at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]:

  • Leading our shifts to ensure our elevated hospitality
  • Motivating, coaching and inspiring your team to always deliver the best fresh food, premium drinks and excellent service
  • Building for the future by growing a strong community of guests, welcoming everyone equally.
  • Making good decisions, solving challenges and keeping the positive energy flowing

What you’ll bring to us:

  • A track record of excellence from previous roles, ideally as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Restaurant Manager in a high volume, premium full table service restaurant
  • The adaptability of water to stay flexible and quickly respond to challenges & changes
  • A real understanding of ‘hands on’ togetherness and a natural ability to support your fellow Fish (the wonderful team)
  • A flair for delivering personal touches and memorable experiences for our Guests

How we will support your journey with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]:

We don’t want people to stand still. 90% of our General Managers were promoted from within. Opportunities exist across the UK and Europe.

Benefits:

  • Delicious fresh team food every shift
  • 50% discount across all our restaurants
  • Generous referral bonus schemes
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing support
  • Financial wellbeing support with early access to salary via Wagestream
  • Employee discounts across high street retailers
  • Team events, parties & awards

Ready to jump in? Then click apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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