Designate Duty Manager

JOIN THE TEAM AT NELL'S

Recently listed in The Time's Best Places to Work 2025 and in Code Hospitality Happiest Places to Work 2025, Nell's offers amazing career progression, development, and a chance to be part of something exciting as we continue to grow.

Who We Are

Nell's is a neighbourhood bar serving up New York style pizza ('za) with one simple purpose: to create spaces filled with happy faces, inclusive of everyone, from the team to our guests.

Our Values

• Be Real - Honest, fair, down-to-earth, and inclusive. Be yourself - we celebrate individuality.
• Bring It - Show up, bring your A-game, and keep the good times flowing.
• Create Sparks - Full of energy, big ideas, and fresh ways of doing things. Got suggestions? We're all ears!
• Care A Lot - Purpose-led, people-focused, and committed to sustainability.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Designate Duty Manager, you'll run shifts across all Nell's sites, providing cover, support and vibes wherever it's needed. Your schedule will be planned two weeks in advance and you'll get the opportunity to work with our talented teams in the city centre of Manchester, Media City, Chorlton and Altrincham.

• ️ Running the Floor - Leading shifts to ensure smooth, high-energy service.
• Motivating the Team - Supporting & coaching team members to hit their goals.
• Driving Sales & Standards - Helping Nell's deliver top-tier hospitality & solid financial results.
• Opening & Closing - Handling site set ups and close downs, stock, compliance & daily reports.
• Recruit & Retain - Help build a high-performing, motivated team that delivers top-tier service.
• ️ Living Our Values - Bring passion, energy, and commitment to everything you do.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses - Your hard work won't go unnoticed.
• Career Growth - Want to be a AGM? We'll help get you there with funded courses & paid training hours.
• Perks Galore - Free food and drink on shift and generous staff discounts at all sites when not at work.
• Inclusive Culture - A welcoming, fun workplace where everyone belongs.
• Make a Difference - Get involved in sustainability initiatives, community projects, and charity events.
• Well-being Support - We understand the demands of hospo life, which is why we offer well-being support, including 12 free counselling sessions a year with Health Assured.
• Celebrations - Birthday and Christmas credit to spend at our venues, plus two epic staff parties a year!
• Travel Perks - 50% off late-night taxis to get you home safely after work.
• ️ Hospitality Hikes - Fully funded hospitality hikes to keep you active.
• 3 Days off at Christmas! - Rare perk in hospitality, we close for 3 days at Christmas to allow our teams to spend time with friends and family.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity - Enhanced policy available to all team members
• Enhanced Sick Pay - 10 days per year of paid company sick pay for salaried team members.

Ready to bring your energy, ideas, and ambition to Nell's?

NYC > MCR - Let's do this!