Assistant General Manager — Grow into Restaurant GM

Wagamama; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; 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 earnings access

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work scheme

Retail + leisure discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Job summary

Wagamama in Cardiff is seeking a restaurant leader to work shoulder-to-shoulder with the general manager, driving a vibrant, high-performing operation. You’ll support and develop your team, jump into service to solve issues quickly, and coach colleagues to grow beyond targets.

Embrace a kaizen mindset, lead with empathy and energy, and bring the team together to move as one. This role suits someone excited by rapid, varied days and the chance to grow into a general manager.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Job description

Wagamama in Cardiff is seeking a restaurant leader to work shoulder-to-shoulder with the general manager, driving a vibrant, high-performing operation. You’ll support and develop your team, jump into service to solve issues quickly, and coach colleagues to grow beyond targets.

Embrace a kaizen mindset, lead with empathy and energy, and bring the team together to move as one. This role suits someone excited by rapid, varied days and the chance to grow into a general manager.