General Manager

inploi; Leeds; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Leeds is looking for a designated General Manager to lead their team and create unforgettable guest experiences. You will be responsible for shaping the culture of the restaurant and ensuring that the team feels safe and valued. The ideal candidate should have a passion for food and team growth, while thriving in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive benefits including bonuses, free meals on shift, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

£8,000 annual bonus

£200 monthly spending allowance

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Private medical insurance

Early access to earned pay

Family friendly policies

30% off at group brands

Pension scheme

Training

Cycle to work scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Lead with kindness and make an impact.
• Believe that great food brings people together.
• Care about the team as much as the profit and loss.
• Desire to grow a team instead of just managing.
• Enjoy the rhythm of a busy service.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and welcoming place for the team.
• Provide unforgettable guest experiences.
• Coaching and celebrating the team.
• Handle pressure to keep operations running smoothly.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities.

Job description

designate general manager | full time

at wagamama, food is life.

we care about where it comes from, how it’s made, and the people who make it happen. as general manager, you’ll be the beating heart of your restaurant. your vibe sets the tone. your energy brings the buzz. your leadership shapes the culture

what you'll be doing

• creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
• turning first-timers into regulars with unforgettable guest experiences
• coaching, growing and celebrating your team
• staying calm under pressure and keeping everything running smoothly, even when things get spicy
• thinking with a kaizen mindset, and constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you’ll love this role if you...

• lead with kindness, but know how to make impact
• believe great food brings people together
• care just as much about your team as your p+l
• want to grow a team, not just manage one
• love the rhythm of a busy service + keep everything upbeat even when it’s full-on

what you’ll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality
• up to £8,000 annual bonus
• £200 a month to spend at wagamama outside of work
• 50% off for friends + family
• free meals on shift
• private medical insurance
• early access to earned pay with wagesstream
• industry leading family friendly policies
• 30% off at our group brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito + more)

in addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

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