Assistant Manager

  • Five Guys
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Apr 14, 2026
Full time Hospitality & Tourism

Job Description

BURGERS & FRIES AND INCREDIBLE CAREERS!

We're the burger restaurant with the uncomplicated formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients. And we've stuck to the same 'perfect and serve' philosophy since our family business began in 1986.

Rewards
  • An achievable bonus scheme worth up to 15% of annual salary
  • An additional Secret Shopper bonus worth up to £2,000
  • High Performer Awards and Bonuses
  • Long service Love2Shop voucher reward - 5 years £500, 10 years £1,000
  • 33 Days paid holiday
  • Paid breaks
  • Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift
  • Life assurance
  • All employees get access to Stream. The financial wellbeing app with simple-to-use, flexible benefits built around your pay
Other Awesome Perks
  • Days out and social events
  • Invite to the annual Assistant Manager conference
  • Team competitions - "Fry Cup" and "Olympics"
  • Five Guys Perks - employee discount program
  • Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • Development opportunities to grow a career with us!
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Pension scheme
As an Assistant Manager, You'll Be Responsible For
  • Our people - Shift Managers and Crew. Leading from the front and being hands-on, working on the line and on the dining area
  • Supporting the General Manager in the delivery of perfect burgers & fries, store results and providing a "above & beyond" experience for your team and customers
  • Creating an awesome working environment where people are happy to come to work and have fun while leading with our Values - Competitive, Enthusiastic, Family, Get It Done and Integrity
  • Ensuring every customer is delighted with their order and their Five Guys experience - You will deal with complaints promptly in an open and honest way
  • You will ensure that each shift runs as smoothly as possible and that our values form part of your shift management, thinking about long-term plans
  • Having full ownership of your P&L, which means you will need to drive sales whilst controlling costs
  • Always leading with our values
  • Spotting potential and developing your team to ensure there is a strong talent pipeline
What You Bring to the Table
  • Experience: Ideally, you have at least 1-2 years of management experience in a similar role within a high-volume hospitality or QSR environment. You know what it takes to run a busy shift and keep the energy high.
  • Customer Satisfaction: You are obsessed with the guest experience and have the numbers to prove it. You have a track record of driving customer satisfaction scores, increasing engagement, and consistently delivering excellent Mystery Shopper results and positive reviews.
  • Financial Responsibility: You have experience assisting with P&L management, controlling labour costs, and managing inventory/waste to hit profitability targets.
  • Leadership Skills: You have a proven track record of leading, coaching, and motivating a team. You don't just manage; you develop people and identify future talent.
  • Operational Excellence: You have a solid understanding of Food Safety standards, Health & Safety regulations, and maintaining 5-star hygiene ratings.
  • Flexibility: You are available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Incredible Careers with Five Guys
  • If you are ambitious and want to grow - we can provide you with support and the right tools to build a career with us.
  • Your next step would be a Deputy General Manager or General Manager - leading to a future as an Area Trainer, District Manager or a role in the Support Office.
  • Five Guys isn't just a job - it can be a career!