Front of House Lead — High-Energy, Team Growth

wagamama ltd; Epsom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £1,000

Biweekly pay + tips

50% off for friends & family

Free meals on shift

Wagestream wage access

Parental leave pay: 26 weeks full / 13

Brand discounts: TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama ltd is seeking a Front of House Manager to lead a vibrant restaurant in a full-time role. You will guide service, support your team, and keep energy high while delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

You will manage shifts, coach staff, monitor labour costs, and foster growth with a Kaizen mindset. The role offers competitive benefits and biweekly pay, with meal on shift and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Leading with energy to deliver guest experiences.
• Experience running and planning shifts for proper coverage.
• Ability to coach and develop team while maintaining standards.
• Understanding of labour costs and restaurant performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead with energy to run a vibrant, high‑performing restaurant.
• Support and empower the team to feel seen and valued.
• Jump into service, solve problems quickly, keep energy high.
• Develop the team and grow talent beyond targets.
• Apply kaizen mindset to continually improve operations.

Skills

Leadership

Shift planning

Team coaching

Labour management

Kaizen mindset

Job description

wagamama ltd is seeking a Front of House Manager to lead a vibrant restaurant in a full-time role. You will guide service, support your team, and keep energy high while delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

You will manage shifts, coach staff, monitor labour costs, and foster growth with a Kaizen mindset. The role offers competitive benefits and biweekly pay, with meal on shift and employee discounts.