Assistant Manager: Chick-fil-A
Salary: Competitive (DOE, based on salary benchmarking within similar location/role)
Location: Leeds City Centre - must live within a commutable distance
Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Must be ready to start early October.
Benefits
* Be part of a ground-breaking new restaurant concept
* Opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new team
* Significant scope for growth as the brand expands
* Work directly with the owner and General Manager to help shape the vision and day-to-day operation
* Closed on Sundays
* Competitive package including free lunch when working in the restaurant
Are you ready to be the driving force behind one of Leeds most exciting fast food restaurant openings?
Chick-fil-A are preparing to open its first Owner / Operator UK restaurant in the heart of Leeds later this year, and we are looking for a passionate, experienced Assistant Manager to join the team.
This is more than just a job, we are a family, and we have fun along the way. As Assistant Manager you'll be key to making decisions and creating a great culture in the restaurant. It's fun, fresh, fast paced, and full of ambition and we need someone who can match that energy.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to join at the very start, not just to manage a team, but to help build one. You'll play a key role in shaping operations, setting standards, and making this new venture a local favourite from day one.
Responsibilities include:
* Lead on day-to-day operations across front and back of house
* Run and manage shifts
* Lead the team when the General Manager is not present
* Support the General Manager with scheduling, team coordination, and effective communication
* Optimise labour deployment, ensuring the right people at the right time
* Manage stock, production planning, waste and recycling
* Ensure the restaurant is clean, welcoming, and guest-ready
* Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing team, developing future managers
* Foster a people-first culture where everyone can thrive
* Provide exceptional customer service and coach teams to deliver consistently high standards
* Champion health & safety, food hygiene, and compliance from the start
* Support financial management of the restaurant P&L driving sales while managing cost
* Hit key restaurant metrics including sales, traffic, and customer satisfaction
* Collaborate with colleagues and the owner on launch and beyond
* Analyse performance data with the General Manager and implement practical improvements
* Embrace a growth mindset taking feedback constructively and applying it
About You
You are not just a leader, you are a motivator, organiser, and culture-setter. You thrive in fast-moving environments, love building teams, and aren't afraid to get stuck in.
You will need:
* A passion for investing in people with a "we grow you and you grow us" mindset
* A genuine passion for food, hospitality, and great service
* The ability to motivate, inspire, and engage a team
* Proven experience in fast food, restaurant, or hospitality leadership
* A track record of driving sales and achieving KPIs
* Operational know-how and a hands-on approach to problem-solving
* Calmness under pressure and strong customer focus
* A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
* Experience launching a new venue (ideal, but not essential)
* Based in or near Leeds, with flexibility to be on-site when needed
* The ability to have fun along the way
This is more than a job, it is a chance to put your mark on something special.
If you are ready to bring energy, vision, and leadership to a new restaurant that's destined to turn heads, please apply now with your latest CV.
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