Assistant Restaurant Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking a junior front of house manager in Reading. The role involves supporting and developing a team, managing shifts, and ensuring high standards for guests. Join a vibrant team that values individuality and offers a range of benefits including biweekly pay and flexible hours.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

First access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Training and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing labour and rotas.
• Passionate about team support and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support team and maintain high standards.
• Manage shifts and plan staffing.
• Understand and manage labour and restaurant performance.

Skills

Team Support

Shift Management

Financial Awareness

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

reading, 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, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, 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 who cares about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You will support in coaching and developing your team, owning your shifts to enhance performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Managing shifts and planning staffing to ensure optimal coverage
• Understanding and managing labour, rotas, and learning about restaurant financial performance
• Recognizing and celebrating excellent performance on shift

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are ready to run shifts and coach on the go
• Have experience with managing labour and rotas and are eager to learn about financial aspects
• Recognize great performance and celebrate it with your team

Benefits include:

• 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
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• First access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide legend through our recognition program

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 initiative.

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