Assistant General Manager: Lead Growth in a Fast-Paced Restaurant

wagamama ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £3,000

50% off for friends & family

Free meals on shift

Earned pay access with Wagestream

Pension & long service awards

Job summary

Wagamama Ltd in Brighton is seeking an Assistant General Manager to join our busy restaurant and help lead a vibrant, high-energy team. You will work closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth service, motivate staff, and uphold our standards of hospitality.

You’ll coach team members, jump into service when needed, and apply a Kaizen mindset to improve daily operations, guest experience, and performance. If you’re passionate about people, growth, and great food, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in fast-paced hospitality environments.
• Willingness to develop into a General Manager role.
• Proven ability to coach and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with the General Manager to run a vibrant, high-performing restaurant.
• Help your team feel seen, supported, and proud of their work.
• Jump into service, solve problems quickly, and keep energy high.
• Coach your team to grow and improve, not just hit targets.
• Apply Kaizen mindset to continually improve operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team motivation

Problem solving

Kaizen mindset

Empathy

Fast pace

Job description

Wagamama Ltd in Brighton is seeking an Assistant General Manager to join our busy restaurant and help lead a vibrant, high-energy team. You will work closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth service, motivate staff, and uphold our standards of hospitality.

You’ll coach team members, jump into service when needed, and apply a Kaizen mindset to improve daily operations, guest experience, and performance. If you’re passionate about people, growth, and great food, this is the role for you.