designate assistant general manager

Wagamama; City Of London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant General Manager who will support the restaurant's leadership team. The role involves inspiring a team to deliver exceptional service while overseeing financial performance improvements. Ideal candidates should have experience in hospitality management and a passion for people and food, as well as problem-solving abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and various perks.

Benefits

Brilliant salary and bonus opportunity

28 days holiday

30% access to earnings before payday

Discounts on food

Internal progression opportunities

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experienced hospitality manager with the ability to lead a restaurant team.
• Passionate leader committed to team growth and development.
• Able to manage restaurant and labor budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support the general manager in leading the restaurant in the vagamama way.
• Inspire and motivate the team to provide exceptional service.
• Identify opportunities for financial performance improvement.

Skills

lead a restaurant team

strong communication

financial performance understanding

problem solving

team performance management

Job description

Overview

As an assistant general manager you'll be an integral part of the restaurant leadership team, supporting the general manager in leading the restaurant in the wagamama way. You'll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. You'll inspire + motivate them to provide exceptional service to our guests whilst always striving to exceed expectations. You'll have a real passion for people, food + hospitality and you'll be driven to make positive change

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• an experienced hospitality manager that is able to lead a restaurant team with positive behaviour + actions, driving performance in paced, complex environment
• a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported
• experienced in understanding the financial performance of a restaurant and identifying opportunities
• ability to manage a restaurant and labour budget
• a passionate leader with experience of managing your teams performance and development
• an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career
• a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions

The Wagamama Way

the wagamama way | kaizen, meaning 'good change', is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

About Wagamama

at wagamama, we're an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

Benefits

• a brilliant salary, £3000 bonus opportunity per year + £140 per week average tips
• pension scheme + 28 days holiday
• access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream
• dedicated 6-week training programme
• £14 - £25 of free wagamama food allowance on every shift
• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends
• internal progression opportunities if you're aspiring to become a general manager in the near future
• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those 'strapped for cash' moments in life