Assistant GM: Lead Service, Grow to GM

wagamama; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £3,000

Tips share

50% off for friends + family

Free meals on shift

Wagestream earned pay access

Parental leave pay: 26 weeks full, 13,

30% off at TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama is seeking an assistant general manager to help run a vibrant, high-energy restaurant in the UK. You will work closely with the general manager to deliver excellent service, coach a fast-paced team, and nurture a positive, high-performing environment.

This role offers a culture that values growth and inclusivity, with benefits including a performance bonus, tips sharing, and access to earned pay. You’ll lead with empathy in a dynamic setting where food brings people together.

Qualifications

• 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 - spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen.

Responsibilities

• Lead with empathy and a bit of edge to bring the team together.
• Grow into a general manager through hands-on leadership and development of others.

Job description

wagamama is seeking an assistant general manager to help run a vibrant, high-energy restaurant in the UK. You will work closely with the general manager to deliver excellent service, coach a fast-paced team, and nurture a positive, high-performing environment.

This role offers a culture that values growth and inclusivity, with benefits including a performance bonus, tips sharing, and access to earned pay. You’ll lead with empathy in a dynamic setting where food brings people together.