Apprenticeship · Level 2
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Restaurant Manager Apprenticeship Programme

Nando's
£17,277 a year
Hedgerley

Expected closing date: Friday, 4 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 3-year apprenticeship to become an Assistant Manager, gaining Level 2 Food and Beverage Team Member and Level 3 Assistant Manager qualifications.
  • Earn £17,277 per year for a 25-hour week, with benefits including free meals and discounts.
  • Applications close on 2026-12-04 for a start date of 2026-12-10.
  • This role is for individuals aged 18+ who are excited to learn the restaurant business inside-out and develop leadership skills.

About the Role

This apprenticeship programme offers a pathway to becoming an Assistant Manager at Nando's.

What You'll Do

You will start by working alongside other apprentices, learning the Nando's way of operating. The role involves developing management skills to support your team.

Key responsibilities include:

Front of House:

  • Greeting customers warmly and making them feel at home.
  • Efficiently serving customers at the till, understanding their needs.
  • Serving food to Nando's high standards.
  • Bringing food and drink to the table and ensuring customers have everything they need.
  • Managing the takeaway customer experience.
  • Setting up, maintaining, handing over, and closing down a clean, safe, and fully operational workstation.
  • Handling deep cleaning to Nando's high standards.
  • Following all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene, and restaurant security measures.

Back of House:

  • Preparing, cooking, and serving food to Nando's high standards.
  • Setting up, maintaining, handing over, and closing down a clean, safe, and fully operational workstation.
  • Handling deep cleaning to Nando's high standards.
  • Following all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene, and restaurant security measures.

Training

This is a three-year programme leading to:

  • Assistant Manager Level 3
  • Food and Beverage Team Member Level 2
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English (if required)

Benefits

  • Free meal on every shift.
  • Flexible shifts.
  • Access to a discount platform.
  • 40% discount on Nando's for you and friends/family.
  • Internal development programmes.
  • Regular regional parties and events.
  • Refer a friend incentive scheme.

Key Details

  • Wage: £17,277 a year
  • Working week: 25 hours per week
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Start date: 2026-12-10
  • Closing date: 2026-12-04
  • Apprenticeship standard: Food and beverage team member (level 2)
  • Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED