Assistant Manager – UK

Company: Zizzi Restaurants
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Assistant Manager

Calling all Pizza lovers!!…….(Pasta lovers are welcome too)

Starter salary: £31800 per annum plus tronc and benefits.

As an Assistant Manager, you will help the general manager to organise, plan and run the business. You will co‑ordinate day-to-day responsibilities, be a great leader, aid team development and be passionate about your role.

What you’ll get:

  • Exclusive 50% off Zizzi & ASK Italian for you and friends (drinks included)
  • Free and heavily discounted menu during your shift
  • Generous tronc system – customers reward your service
  • Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
  • Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands – maximise your time off
  • Access to the online Zizzi community – view rotas, payslips and stay updated
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme with GPs and wellbeing support
  • 28 days holiday (pro‑rated)
  • Opportunities for career development and progression
  • Company pension contributions

Responsibilities

  • Step in as head when the General Manager is away – run shifts, manage the team, give feedback, and ensure the team delivers on our culture and values.
  • Live and breathe the key ingredients of the Zizzi customer service journey and coach your team to do the same.
  • Become an expert of our menu – ensure perfect plates of food leave the kitchen.
  • Support the General Manager with smashing financial targets and monitoring business performance.
  • Maintain a consistently high standard of restaurant presentation.

Zizzi Values

  • Growth – Aim to be better than yesterday; pursue constant improvement in company and personal development.
  • Individuality – Celebrate differences and encourage everyone to be their best self.
  • Drive – Make it happen, adapt to challenges, avoid cutting corners and motivate others to strive for more.
  • Togetherness – Support one another, embrace both challenges and celebrations.
  • Fun – Enjoy everyday life; while serious about goals, we keep the atmosphere light.

About Zizzi

We are Zizzi – a family‑focused restaurant where customers and staff are regarded as part of one team. It’s never me, always we.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026