Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Manager for our flagship store in Brighton.

The Brighton site has been one of our busiest and most successful sites to date and requires a strong manager to lead front of house teams and back of house in the Head Chef/GMs absence. It currently runs a take-away led restaurant service with a focus on stand-out quality and service.

The Company:

Established in 2016 with the opening of our Brighton site, The Bok Shop are award winning fried chicken specialists with a menu of freshly cooked recipes taking influence from southern America and Asia. We are no ordinary chicken shop! We take pride in quality and originality to provide customers with great experiences and a friendly atmosphere. We continually develop menus and team members to take the brand into an exciting future.

Tasks will include (but not limited to):

Managing shifts Maintaining brand standards Staff management (recruitment and administration) Budget control (Labor and Cost of Sale) Weekly administration (Invoicing and payroll) Weekly reporting of figures, budgets and takings Customer feedback control Stock control (with help from Head Chef) Ordering (wet and dry lines) Food safety monitoring Stock Taking

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the site, staff and budgets. Managing on a week by week basis to control staff, product output and maintain brand standards.

The Type of Person Required:

This role requires someone who is strong in management, willing to work hard and is driven to achieve goals while keeping a keen eye for expectations from both the company and the customer.

Skills/Knowledge:

Administration Budget control Quality control Multi-tasking Good people skills Back of House Knowledge Understanding of POS systems EPOS/Ordering software Kitchen Management Front of House Management

Experience:

At least 2 years experience in an assistant manager role or higher preferably within a branded establishment.

Personal Qualities:

The most important quality is strong but fair. The site can get exceptionally busy during peak hours and to remain calm and collected while keeping control of the team is vital.

You'll be expected to take control while taking direction where needed. An understanding of management decisions from above and below will go a long way and will play a vital role in your development.

Pay and Bonus:

Starting from 30,000 45-48 hour variable working week

Benefits:

Free food on shift Discount at all stores off shift Paid breaks Performance based mech rewards Workplace Pension Professional Development

If you're interested in joining our team and want to be part of something great, please apply with a CV and provide references.

References will be required and contacted for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Experience:

restaurant management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

food safety level 2 certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/07/2025
Expected start date: 10/08/2025