Apprenticeship · Level 2
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Restaurant Manager Apprenticeship Programme

Nando's
£16,770 a year
Hounslow, London

Expected closing date: Wednesday, 2 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 3-year Restaurant Manager Apprenticeship Programme at Nando's.
  • Earn £16,770 per year while working 25 hours per week.
  • Gain a Level 2 Food and Beverage Team Member qualification, with a pathway to Level 3.
  • Applications close on 2026-12-02.

About the Role

About the Apprenticeship

Nando's is looking for energetic individuals with a big heart to join their Restaurant Manager Apprenticeship Programme. This is a three-year programme focused on developing leadership skills within the restaurant environment.

What You'll Do

You will start by learning the core operations of Nando's alongside other apprentices. The programme will gradually build your management skills, with the aim of you becoming an Assistant Manager.

Front of House Responsibilities:

  • Welcome customers warmly and make them feel at home.
  • Serve customers efficiently at the till, understanding their needs.
  • Serve food to Nando's high standards.
  • Deliver food and drink to tables and ensure customers have everything they need.
  • Manage the takeaway customer experience.
  • Set up, maintain, hand over, and close down a clean, safe, and fully operational workstation.
  • Perform deep cleaning to Nando's high standards.
  • Adhere to all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene, and restaurant security measures.

Back of House Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, cook, and serve food to Nando's high standards.
  • Set up, maintain, hand over, and close down a clean, safe, and fully operational workstation.
  • Perform deep cleaning to Nando's high standards.
  • Adhere to all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene, and restaurant security measures.

Training and Qualifications

  • You will work towards a Food and Beverage Team Member Level 2 qualification.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English will be provided if required.
  • The programme includes a pathway to Assistant Manager Level 3.

Benefits

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

Key Details

  • Wage: £16,770 per year
  • Working Week: 25 hours per week (exact shift patterns to be confirmed)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Start Date: 2026-12-08
  • Closing Date: 2026-12-02