Assistant Manager – Bristol – Growing QSR Brand

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager to join a high-volume quick service restaurant operation within a fast-growing and established hospitality brand.

You will be joining a busy Bristol location with a passionate team and a strong focus on delivering exceptional food quality, service standards and guest experience.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys being operationally involved, developing people and supporting the General Manager in driving performance and consistency across the restaurant.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards, coaching the team and helping to create a positive culture where both employees and guests have an outstanding experience.

The Assistant Manager Role

· Supporting the General Manager with the day-to-day running of a high-volume QSR restaurant.

· Leading, motivating and developing a frontline team in a fast-paced environment.

· Driving excellence across food quality, service, cleanliness and operational standards.

· Supporting the delivery of key business KPIs, including sales, labour, customer satisfaction and profitability.

· Coaching Team Leaders and Shift Managers to strengthen their leadership capability.

· Ensuring smooth restaurant operations during busy trading periods.

· Taking ownership of key areas of the business, including training, compliance, stock control and team performance.

· Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and guest experience.

· Maintaining a strong presence on the restaurant floor and leading by example.

What We're Looking For

· Proven experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or strong Shift Manager within QSR, fast casual or high-volume hospitality.

· Experience leading and developing teams in a busy operational environment.

· Strong understanding of restaurant operations, service standards and food safety compliance.

· Confident supporting performance improvement and driving accountability.

· A hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills.

· Passionate about developing people and creating a positive team culture.

· Comfortable working in a KPI-focused environment.

· Resilient, energetic and motivated by delivering great results.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a growing restaurant brand with exciting expansion plans and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on restaurant performance, team development and guest experience within a high-profile Bristol location. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Manager looking to develop their career with a business that invests in its people and promotes from within.

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