Assistant Manager
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£44,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
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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