assistant general manager

wagamama; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

Share of tips

50% off for friends + family

Free meals on shift

Wagestream access

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

30% off at other TRG brands

Disability confident employer

Job summary

wagamama in Hull Kingswood is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead with energy and empathy, supporting a brand-new team in a bustling restaurant. You’ll work shoulder to shoulder with the General Manager to ensure smooth service and strong performance from day one.

We value leaders who coach, energize the team, and thrive in fast-paced settings. Benefits include a generous bonus, staff discounts, free meals on shift, Wagestream access, and family leave support.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality leadership or management.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced restaurant environments.

Responsibilities

• Run a vibrant, high-performing restaurant with the General Manager.
• Support and develop your team, ensuring they feel seen and valued.
• Jump into service, solve problems quickly, keep energy high.
• Coach your team to grow and hit targets.
• Apply a kaizen mindset to improve operations continuously.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Empathy

Energy

Job description

assistant general manager | full time

hull kingswood, we’re coming. a brand new wagamama means a brand new team, and we’re looking for people with personality, energy and an appetite to learn. come as you are, get stuck in and help us create something brilliant from the very start

at wagamama, food is life. we care deeply about fresh ingredients, service with pace, and the kind of leadership that lifts everyone up. as assistant general manager, you’ll bring the calm in the chaos, the rhythm to the rush, and the support your team needs to thrive

What You’ll Be Doing

• working shoulder-to-shoulder with your general manager to run a vibrant, high-performing restaurant
• helping your team feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do
• jumping into service, solving problems fast, and keeping energy high
• coaching your team to grow, not just hit targets
• thinking with a kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you’ll love this role if you…

• lead with empathy and a bit of edge
• bring people together so the team moves as one
• love the idea of growing into a general manager
• thrive in fast-paced places where no two days are the same
• believe food brings people together, and restaurants can be places of real connection

What You’ll Get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality
• up to £3,000 annual bonus
• a share of tips*
• 50% off for friends + family
• free meals on shift
• early access to earned pay with wagestream
• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• 30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)

in addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench

Feed Yourself, Feed Others

• 100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way