Junior Assistant Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Junior Assistant Manager at Machiya Piccadilly Circus
Permanent Contract, Flexible Hours, No Early Starts, Great Work-Life Balance
Named after the ubiquitous townhouses that once defined the Kyoto cityscape, Machiya is an all-day restaurant serving simple home style cooking alongside unique patisserie inspired by great food halls of Japan.
Open for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner seven days a week, the kitchen serves traditional dishes such as tonkatsu, Japanese curry and teriyaki alongside home made miso soup, pickles and premium steamed rice. If your mouths watering, keep reading for the best bit – our pay and benefits!
We are looking for fun and hard-working people to lead a team of waiters in a busy environment ensuring our guests receive a great experience.
What we offer & our benefits:
- Starting pay 11.50/hour + tips.
- Private Healthcare scheme for you and your children after probation.
- Employee Assistance Program offering access to counselling services along with experts in law, personal finance and family matters; a 24/7 365 helpline and an online health & well-being online app.
- CODE Hospitality Rewards: Discounts across thousands of restaurants and bars, gym memberships, hotels, meal kits, wine, produce, training, and many other rewards.
- Free team meals whilst on shift.
- Cost price food and drinks to take home.
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
- Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
- Legendary team parties.
- Optional pension scheme.
- Full uniform provided.
- Successful applicants will be paid for their trial shift.
Working on shift with us you will:
- Lead by example and never compromise on quality or standards.
- Support the General Manager and Assistant Manager in ensuring the shift runs smoothly and our guests have a great experience.
- Ensure the company’s Food Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures are strictly followed.
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Take an interest in Japanese food & culture.
Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities – most of our General Managers joined us as waiters and they can earn well over £35k per annum.
To find out more about what we do, why don’t you visit our website www.machi-ya.co.uk If you like what you see, then you know what to do!
INDFOHCandidate 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 Junior Assistant Manager roles across Machiya - Panton Street'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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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