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.
In every restaurant, you’ll find talented Assistant Managers who work with the General Manager and share the responsibility for the success of the restaurant’s results. This includes leading, inspiring and coaching the teams to ensure the restaurant delivers profitability and optimises all sales opportunities while delivering an excellent level of customer service.
- 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 an “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: 1–2 years of management experience in a high‑volume hospitality or QSR environment. Proven ability to run a busy shift and keep energy high.
- Customer Satisfaction: Track record of driving satisfaction scores, increasing engagement, delivering excellent Mystery Shopper results and positive reviews.
- Financial Responsibility: Experience assisting with P&L management, controlling labour costs, and managing inventory/waste to hit profitability targets.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, coach and motivate a team, develop people and identify future talent.
- Operational Excellence: Understanding of Food Safety standards, Health & Safety regulations, maintaining 5‑star hygiene ratings.
Career Path and Development
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.
Benefits
- Earn an achievable bonus scheme up to 15% of annual salary.
- Additional Secret Shopper bonus up to £2,000.
- High Performer Awards and Bonuses.
- Long‑service rewards: Love2Shop voucher – £500 after 5 years, £1,000 after 10 years.
- 33 days paid holiday.
- Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift.
- Life assurance.
- Access to Stream – the financial wellbeing app.
- Flexible shift options, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
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