Apprenticeship · Level 2
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Restaurant Manager Apprenticeship Programme

Nando's
£16,770 a year
Hillingdon, 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 for 25 hours per week.
  • Gain a Level 2 Food and Beverage Team Member apprenticeship standard, with a pathway to Assistant Manager.
  • Applications close on 2026-12-02.

About the Role

This apprenticeship programme is designed to develop future leaders within Nando's restaurants.

What You'll Do

You will start by working alongside apprentices from other restaurants to understand Nando's operations. The programme will gradually build your management skills, with the aim of becoming an Assistant Manager after three years.

Your responsibilities will include:

Front of House:

  • Welcoming customers and making them feel at home.
  • Efficiently serving customers at the till and understanding their needs.
  • Serving food to Nando's high standards.
  • Delivering food and drink to tables and ensuring customers have everything they need.
  • Managing the takeaway customer experience.
  • Setting up, maintaining, and closing down a clean, safe, and operational workstation.
  • Performing deep cleaning tasks to Nando's standards.
  • Adhering to 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, and closing down a clean, safe, and operational workstation.
  • Performing deep cleaning tasks to Nando's standards.
  • Adhering to all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene, and restaurant security measures.

Training and Qualifications

  • You will work towards a Level 2 Food and Beverage Team Member apprenticeship standard.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English will be provided if required.
  • The programme includes internal development programmes to support career progression.
  • Upon completion, there is a pathway to Assistant Manager and a Level 3 Food and Beverage Team qualification.

Key Details

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

Benefits

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