Apprenticeship · Level 2
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Restaurant Manager Apprenticeship Programme

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

Expected closing date: Friday, 4 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 3-year apprenticeship to become a Restaurant Manager, gaining a Level 2 Food and Beverage Team Member qualification.
  • Earn £16,770 per year for 25 hours per week.
  • Gain hands-on experience in both front and back of house operations.
  • Applications close on 2026-12-04.

About the Role

This is an apprenticeship programme to become a Restaurant Manager.

What You'll Do

You will start with other apprentices, learning how Nando's operates and how to deliver excellent customer experiences. You will gradually build management skills to lead a team.

Front of House:

  • 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.
  • Bring food and drink to the table 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.
  • Handle deep cleaning to Nando's high standards.
  • Follow all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene, and restaurant security measures.

Back of House:

  • 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.
  • Handle deep cleaning to Nando's high standards.
  • Follow all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene, and restaurant security measures.

Training

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

What Happens Next

Ongoing training and development.

Benefits

  • Free meal on every shift.
  • Flexible shifts.
  • Access to a great 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: £16,770 a year
  • Working Week: 25 hours per week (exact shift patterns to be confirmed)
  • 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
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