Assistant Restaurant Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Junior Front of House Manager in Maidstone. This role involves supporting and coaching a team, managing shifts, and ensuring high standards in a dynamic restaurant environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about guest experience and team development, with opportunities for flexible hours and various benefits.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support coaching and developing your team.
• Own shifts to drive performance.
• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.

Skills

Team Support

High Standards

Shift Management

Financial Understanding

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Maidstone

Client: Wagamama

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Junior Front of House Manager | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. We are looking for a Junior Front of House Manager to join us on our journey 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 in coaching and developing your team, owning your shifts to drive performance.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Ready to run shifts, plan schedules, and coach on the go
• Understanding of managing labour, rotas, and interested in learning about restaurant financials
• Skilled at recognizing and celebrating great performance

Benefits

• Biweekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side activities
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide programme

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.

*Tips are entirely at guest discretion and are not considered wages; 100% go to the team. Tips may vary by restaurant.