Shift Manager
FishnchicknThe Breakroom Take
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- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Fishnchickn
Fishnchickn is a fish and chip shop company. They also offer chicken and burgers.
Job description from Fishnchickn
FishnChickn, Shift Manager; St John's
Part Time; Week and weekend shifts
£12.71 - £13.71 per hour
Shift Managers are responsible for managing all aspects of their shift and ensuring they go above and beyond for their customers and team. They will work closely with the Management team to operate the store in accordance with our values and behaviours by preparing and cooking all our products whilst maintaining a high level of quality food and service.
To achieve that, you will receive all the training and support you need to thrive and get on in your food career through our industry leading procedures and how to guides.
Shift Managers work alongside their Store Managers to ensure their store achieves their KPIs by following strict control measures such as health and safety, labour costs, training completion rates and stock take. They motivate their team to provide their customers with exceptional customer service that goes that extra mile.
Main Responsibilities:
- To prepare and cook all menu items in line with demand and to a high standard using a variety of equipment and tools in a fun, vibrant and busy kitchen environment.
- To prepare and cook all menu items in line with demand and to a high standard.
- To assemble orders via liaising with your team for takeaway, click & collect via our ‘My Chippy’ app and delivery
- Leadership - great communication and role modelling to develop a high performing team.
- Have Fun! Make your store a great place to be by creating a culture for equal opportunities for ALL of our colleagues to thrive!
- Promote high standards of Food Hygiene.
- Ensure Health and Safety standards are met at all times by ensuring your team following the companies policies and procedures to safe guard the wellbeing of our teams, customers and contractors.
- Drive Store performance to ensure key targets and budgets are achieved
- Work closely with your Operations Manager to maximize the turnover and profitability of the business in an ethical and rewarding manner.
Skills & Attributes:
- An enthusiastic approach to deliver great service and a drive for customer satisfaction
- A leader with the ability to manage a team
- Able to carry out a physical demanding job
- Previous experience in a similar environment would be an advantage
Benefits:
- Further career opportunities
- Training and personal development
- Recognition rewards
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Birthday off work, if on a working day
- Staff discount
* All offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check
At Fish’n’Chick’n, our journey began way back in the early 1920s when Great Grandpa Harold, and wife Dorothy painstakingly saved all the money he earned from mining and playing amateur cricket for Accrington and moved from the north to Essex to buy their first ever fish and chip shop in in Romford, in 1923. Three generations of our family later, it’s safe to say we’re fish and chip super geeks through and through!
We believe that nothing makes memories like fish and chips. It connects us to each other in such a special way, bringing to life moments from our childhood and beyond. We think that the buying and eating of fish and chips should be a family affair, but we don’t think this should be at the expense of the environment, people and communities.
The health of the oceans and future fish stocks is very important to us as we can only thrive as a business if the seas and oceans and fish within them continue to thrive. That is why we only source fish from sustainable fishing sources and our fresh Red Tractor Approved Shropshire Chickens are barn reared. We also recycle our waste oil into Bio Diesel and our packaging is made of recycled material and or biodegradable.
We are a family business that deeply cares about its people. Our business is nothing without you! We put just as much passion into your development and happiness as we do our delicious fish and chips!!
Join our family, and become a fish and chip superhero……
Job insights from Breakroom
Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors
Bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day running of their bar or restaurant and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive
What you’ll do as a bar, restaurant and kitchen supervisor
- Plan menus with your chefs
- Organise shifts and rotas for kitchen, waiting and bar staff
- Recruit staff and help to train them
- Plan events like weddings or birthdays
- Manage stock and budgets
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
- Managing people
- Using a computer
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Fishnchickn pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
70% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Fishnchickn pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Okay
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Fishnchickn do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
40% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Fishnchickn?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 100% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Fishnchickn?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Fishnchickn feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
90% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do people at Fishnchickn get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
70% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and November 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Good
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Fishnchickn recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
70% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Fishnchickn?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
What Fishnchickn employees say about their job
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Best thing
Morning shifts aren’t stressful
Worst thing
Toxic environment
Team member at Fishnchickn, August 2022
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Best thing
I don't have alot to do, I get food and drive to the correct house.
Worst thing
Everyone above store manager has no respect for the staff
Delivery driver at Fishnchickn, August 2022
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