Assistant Restaurant Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Southampton seeks a Junior Front of House Manager to foster a positive atmosphere and support team development. This full-time role includes managing shifts and performance while enjoying numerous benefits, including flexible hours and generous discounts.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Pension scheme

Holiday

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing labour and rotas.
• Eager to learn about financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Support ongoing coaching and development.
• Own shifts and drive performance.

Skills

Team Support

Shift Management

Financial Performance

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: Wagamama

Location: Southampton, 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. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Junior Front of House Manager to join our team and help us continue 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 ongoing coaching and development, own your shifts, and drive performance at both individual and restaurant levels.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You...

• Are passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards
• Are prepared to run shifts, plan staffing, and enjoy working with the team
• Have experience managing labour and rotas and are eager to learn about financial performance
• Recognize and celebrate great performance on shift

What’s In It For You

• Biweekly pay plus tips (100% of tips go to the team)
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side projects
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide "Love Above the Door" 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 Disability Confident.

*Tips are at guests' discretion and vary by restaurant; they are not considered wages.