Assistant Manager

Salary Package: Up to £34,000 per annum – including Tronc

Why Join HANBAO?

At HANBAO, we’re all about great food, great drinks, and great vibes. We’ve built our reputation on bold flavours, high energy, and unforgettable guest experiences. Our people bring the brand to life — we’re looking for a dynamic, hands\-on Manager to help lead our team and deliver excellence every day.

Perks \& Benefits

• 50% off food when dining with friends


• 20% off food for friends \& family


• Discounted food on shift


• Service charge / Tronc


• Pension scheme


• 28 days paid holiday


• Clear progression \& career development


• Ongoing training \& coaching


• A fun, inclusive, supportive workplace where you can thrive

As a Manager at HANBAO, you’ll play a key role in the smooth running and overall performance of the restaurant. You’ll lead and inspire a large team, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and support the senior management team in driving commercial success.

You set the tone on shift — for service, culture, standards, and atmosphere — while helping build a high\-performing team that guests love coming back to.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience \& Service

• Deliver an exceptional, memorable guest experience every time


• Ensure smooth, high\-energy service and consistent standards


• Handle guest concerns quickly, calmly, and professionally

• Lead, motivate, and coach the FOH team


• Brief teams daily on targets, service expectations, and KPIs


• Support recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management


• Foster a positive, inclusive, growth\-focused work culture

• Oversee daily operations including service, cleanliness, safety, and compliance


• Carry out opening/closing procedures and ensure business readiness


• Ensure food \& drink quality, presentation, and consistency


• Coordinate with the kitchen team to maintain seamless communication

• Manage stock levels, ordering, and waste control


• Handle payments, floats, and cashing\-up procedures


• Monitor labour costs and scheduling


• Prepare or support weekly reports for senior management


• Help drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency

• Lead by example in attitude, professionalism, and work ethic


• Take responsibility for team performance and site success


• Promote continuous improvement and solutions\-focused thinking

You’re someone who thrives in a buzzing, fast\-paced environment and loves delivering great hospitality. You’re confident, organised, approachable, and ready to lead from the front.

You’ll be great in this role if you have:

• Experience as a manager or supervisor in a busy restaurant or hospitality venue


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• A passion for great food, drink, and guest experience


• A commercial mindset with an eye for cost control and efficiency


• Excellent organisation and attention to detail


• The ability to remain calm and positive under pressure


• Flexible availability and a hands\-on approach


• Working knowledge of food safety, health \& safety, and compliance

We pride ourselves on great food, great service, and great vibes. Our ethos is All Beef, No Drama, these aren’t just words on a page, we live by them and it guides everything we do.

If you’re ready to lead from the front, inspire a team, and help drive a successful restaurant that cuts through the drama \- we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,800\.00\-£32,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount

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