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Assistant Manager US Fast-Casual Brand | UK Dark Kitchen Launch Location: UK (Dark Kitchen – Delivery Led) Sector: QSR / Fast Casual About the brand CORELevate as working with a well-established US fast-casual brand, founded in 2006 and recognised for its bold Eastern Mediterranean-inspired flavours and commitment to fresh, wholesome food. The menu features fully customisable bowls, salads, and pitas, built with vibrant spices, house-made proteins, fresh vegetables, grains, and flavour-forward sauces. As part of its international growth strategy, The brand is launching in the UK via a delivery-first dark kitchen model, with a clear roadmap toward opening high-street flagship locations. This is a rare opportunity to join a proven US brand at the very start of its UK journey. The Role As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the General Manager in running day-to-day operations of the dark kitchen. You’ll take responsibility for leading shifts, supporting and developing the team, and ensuring standards are consistently met across food quality, service, and compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong QSR or fast-casual experience who is ready to step into a senior operational position and grow with an expanding brand. Key Responsibilities • Support the General Manager: Assist in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, stepping in as the senior manager on shift when required, • Shift Leadership: Lead busy delivery-led shifts, ensuring speed, accuracy, quality, and team engagement, • Team Coaching & Development: Support onboarding, training, and coaching of team members across all stations, • Operational Standards: Ensure all opening, closing, and mid-shift checks are completed correctly, • Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety in line with UK regulations, • Quality & Consistency: Ensure food is prepared and presented to brand standards at all times, • Problem Solving: Proactively manage operational issues, escalating where appropriate, • Stock & Prep Support: Assist with stock control, prep planning, and waste management, • Brand Representation: Act as a role model for the brands culture, values, and standards as the brand establishes itself in the UK What We’re Looking For • Experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor, or Senior Shift Leader in QSR, fast casual, or dark kitchen environments, • Strong understanding of kitchen operations and delivery-led service models, • Solid knowledge of food safety and health & safety (Level 2 Food Safety required; Level 3 desirable), • Confident, calm leader who can motivate and support teams under pressure, • Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, • Flexible to work evenings and weekends, • Ambitious and keen to progress as the business grows Why Join ? • Join an established US brand launching in the UK, • Be part of the founding management team in a dark kitchen start-up phase, • Clear progression into larger, high-street sites as the brand expands, • Genuine development opportunities within a growing international business, • Hands-on role with real influence on standards and culture

Shift Leader US Fast-Casual Brand | UK Dark Kitchen Launch Location: UK (Dark Kitchen – Delivery Led) Sector: QSR / Fast Casual About CORELevate are working with a well-established US fast-casual brand, founded in 2006 and known for its bold Eastern Mediterranean-inspired flavours and fresh, made-to-order food. The menu focuses on customisable bowls, salads, and pitas, built with vibrant spices, fresh vegetables, grains, and house-made proteins and sauces. As part of its UK launch, the brand is opening its first delivery-first dark kitchen, with a clear plan to expand into high-street locations. This is a great opportunity to join a proven international brand at an early stage and grow with the business. The Role As a Shift Leader, you’ll support the General Manager and Assistant General Manager by helping run smooth, well-organised shifts in a fast-paced, delivery-led kitchen. You’ll be hands-on during service, supporting the team, keeping standards high, and helping ensure each shift runs efficiently. This role is ideal for someone with QSR or fast-casual experience who is ready to step up into a leadership position or build further experience in a growing brand. Key Responsibilities • Support Daily Operations: Help run shifts smoothly, ensuring service is efficient during busy delivery periods, • Hands-On on Shift: Work across stations and support the kitchen team as needed, • Team Guidance: Support and guide team members during service, escalating issues to the Assistant GM or GM when required, • Standards & Cleanliness: Help maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and organisation, • Food Safety: Follow and support food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures, • Opening & Closing Support: Assist with opening and closing tasks under management direction, • Problem Support: Help resolve day-to-day issues during service to keep operations moving, • Brand Standards: Deliver food and service in line with the brand expectations What We’re Looking For • Experience in QSR, fast casual, or dark kitchen environments, • Previous experience as a team leader, supervisor, or senior crew member is beneficial but not essential, • Good understanding of kitchen operations and food safety (Level 2 Food Safety preferred or willingness to obtain), • Reliable, organised, and calm under pressure, • Confident communicator who works well as part of a team, • Comfortable in a fast-paced, delivery-led environment, • Flexible to work evenings and weekends, • Join a respected US brand at the start of its UK journey, • Work in a structured team with a GM and Assistant GM in place, • Clear progression opportunities as more sites open, • Hands-on role with real learning and development, • Be part of shaping the early culture and standards of the UK business

General Manager (UK Launch | Dark Kitchen → First Store) Location: Kentish Town (Camden, London) Brand Origin: USA Sector: Fast Casual / QSR About the brand CORElevate are working with a well-established US fast-casual brand founded in 2006, known for its bold, Eastern Mediterranean-inspired menu and health-forward approach to flavour. Built around fresh, house-made proteins, rice, crisp vegetables and flavour-led sauces, the concept allows guests to customise bowls, salads and pitas that are both satisfying and nutritious. Now entering the UK market, launching initially through a dark kitchen model, with a clear and exciting roadmap to opening 2 more dark kitchens also its first central / flagship store this year. This role is a rare opportunity to be part of a brand’s UK journey from day one. The Role As General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in launching and shaping the brand in the UK. You’ll take full ownership of the operation in its early dark kitchen phase, setting standards, building the team and embedding the culture before transitioning into leading the first physical restaurant opening. This is a true build-and-lead role, ideal for a hands-on QSR General Manager who thrives in fast-paced, growth-focused environments and wants to leave a lasting footprint on a new brand. Key Responsibilities People & Culture • Recruit, train and develop a high-performing team from the ground up, • Create a positive, inclusive, and accountable culture, • Develop future leaders as the brand scales in the UK Operations & Delivery • Lead day-to-day dark kitchen operations with a strong floor presence, • Ensure speed, accuracy, food quality and consistency across delivery platforms, • Prepare the operation for transition into a customer-facing store environment Guest Experience • Deliver outstanding guest experiences across digital, delivery and future dine-in channels, • Set the tone for hospitality, brand standards and service excellence Food Safety & Compliance • Maintain full compliance with UK food safety, hygiene and H&S standards, • Ensure all processes meet local authority and regulatory requirements Commercial Performance • Full ownership of site P&L, labour control and food costs, • Drive sales, efficiency and profitability while maintaining quality, • Support local marketing and brand launch initiatives Growth & Expansion • Play a key role in opening the first UK store, • Support future site launches as the brand expands About You • 3–5+ years’ experience in restaurant management, with at least 2 years as a General Manager, • Strong QSR or fast-casual background (delivery-led experience a big plus), • Comfortable operating in a dark kitchen / high-volume environment, • A hands-on leader who leads from the front, • Commercially aware, organised and detail-driven, • Passionate about food, hospitality and building something from scratch, • Calm under pressure and excited by change, growth and challenge Why Join? • Be part of an established US brand entering the UK market, • Rare opportunity to launch a concept, not just run one, • Clear progression from dark kitchen to flagship store leadership, • High visibility role with long-term growth potential

A US fast-casual brand is launching in the UK and seeks an Assistant Manager to support daily operations in a dark kitchen setting.

A US fast-casual brand is seeking a General Manager to lead their launch in the UK, starting with a dark kitchen model.