Assistant General Manager: Lead the Team, Grow, Thrive

wagamama; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Tips sharing

Friends & family discount

Free meals on shift

Wagestream early pay access

Parental leave pay (26 weeks full pay,

Job summary

wagamama is hiring an Assistant General Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a busy restaurant with the general manager. You will work closely with the GM to drive performance, support and develop your team, and maintain high energy during service.

The role emphasises empathetic leadership, team cohesion, and a Kaizen mindset to continually improve operations. Benefits include staff discounts, meal perks, and progression opportunities in a fast-paced brand.

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

Job description

wagamama is hiring an Assistant General Manager in the United Kingdom to lead a busy restaurant with the general manager. You will work closely with the GM to drive performance, support and develop your team, and maintain high energy during service.

The role emphasises empathetic leadership, team cohesion, and a Kaizen mindset to continually improve operations. Benefits include staff discounts, meal perks, and progression opportunities in a fast-paced brand.