Assistant Manager (Kitchen) - £14/hr
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position: Assistant Manager (Kitchen)
Pay: £14.00 p/h – Full time/Part time
About Us:
We are HOP!
WE exist to bring the intoxicating colourful high energy and vibrantly delicious street
food favourites of Vietnam with a quick service experience, to the masses whilst
creating moments of JOY in everything we do - the true Vietnamese way!
HOP is more than a Vietnamese restaurant brand, it’s a way of life!
Benefits:
Paid breaks, free food on shift, extra day of holiday for your birthday, paid training and development and seasonal night out!
About the role:
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our HOP family to lead the team in producing and serving delicious food for our guests!
If you have a fearless attitude to life, a little free-spirited, full of good vibes and LOVE Vietnamese food then HOP is where it’s at!
In your role you will work alongside the Kitchen Manager and assist with recruitment, training and development of the team. You will ensure all standards are met by following production plans, productivity, quality and customer service standards. You will be monitoring operations, allocating resources and solving operational problems when needed.
Our leaders are essential to the effective running of our restaurants and are willing to take ownership to guarantee the success of our unique and authentic Vietnamese quick service restaurants.
This position is open to people who have at least 1-year experience in managing and leading teams within a retail, hospitality, or a customer focused environment.
This role is restaurant based and involves working a variety of shift patterns including working weekends and bank holidays.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Kitchen Manager with recruitment and training team members
- Maintain a safe and clean environment overseeing all Health & Safety protocols and procedures
- Establish food standards and maintain best food quality
- Manage stock level
- Review financial report and KPI’s
Essential requirement for the role:
- Be a leader and role model and authentically live the HOP brand beliefs
- Coordinate and monitor daily operations including opening and closing procedures
- Keep up to date with knowledge on our menu range and promotions
- Be able to use own initiative and problem-solving skill
- Treat all colleagues and guest politely and with respect
If you think this position is for you - please apply, and we will get back to you ASAP. Thank you!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- W1S 3SR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work a variety of shifts across the whole week (Mon to Sun)?
- Are you looking for a temporary job (less than 6 months) or permanent (more than 1 year)?
- How many years of experience do you have in working in a fast paced environment?
- Are you available to work full time (35-40 hours) or part-time (20-25 hours)?
Experience:
- Restaurant management: 1 year (required)
- Hospitality management: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Manager (Kitchen) - £14/hr roles across Hop Vietnamese's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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