Assistant Hospitality Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Front of House Manager, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. This role focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests while leading and developing your team. With opportunities for coaching and shift management, you'll play a vital part in driving performance and celebrating team achievements. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a range of family-friendly policies. This innovative firm values personality over perfection and is committed to nourishing both body and soul.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Recognition awards

Pension scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Prepared to run shifts, plan staffing, and coach on the go.
• Understanding of managing labour and rotas.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Support continuous coaching and development of your team.
• Drive performance at both individual and restaurant levels.

Skills

Team Leadership

Shift Management

Coaching

Financial Performance Understanding

Job description

Assistant Hospitality Leader (Hiring Immediately), Peterborough

Client: Wagamama

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Junior Front of House Manager | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. We are seeking a Junior Front of House Manager to join us in our mission to nourish both body and soul.

The Role

As a Junior Front of House Manager, you will be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will support continuous coaching and development of your team, own your shifts, and drive performance at both individual and restaurant levels.

Requirements

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Prepared to run shifts, plan staffing, and coach on the go
• Understanding of managing labour, rotas, and interested in learning about restaurant financial performance
• Great at recognizing and celebrating team achievements

What We Offer

• Biweekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Love Above the Door' legend

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips go directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages.