front of house manager

wagamama ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £1,000

Biweekly pay with tips share

50% off for friends & family

Free meals on shift

Early access to earned pay (wagestream

Parental leave: 26 weeks full pay / 13

Discounts at TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a Front of House Manager (full time) to lead a vibrant restaurant with energy, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and inspire the team to perform at their best.

You will oversee shifts, optimise labour, coach staff, and keep service smooth while nurturing growth and Kaizen mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience leading front-of-house teams in a busy restaurant.
• Strong shift planning and labour management skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate staff to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily front-of-house operations with energy and focus.
• Coordinate with management to run a high-performing restaurant.
• Resolve guest issues quickly and professionally.
• Support team development and performance.
• Promote kaizen improvements in service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift planning

Labour management

Customer service excellence

Coaching

Job description

front of house manager | full time

at wagamama, food is life. we care deeply about fresh ingredients, great service, and the kind of leadership that lifts everyone up. as front of house manager, you will lead with energy, orchestrate seamless service, solve problems on the fly, and inspire your team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences

what you’ll be doing

• working closely with the rest of the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing restaurant


• helping your team feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do


• jumping into service, solving problems fast, and keeping energy high


• nurturing your team to grow, not just hit targets


• thinking with a kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you’ll love this role if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training and developing others to help them be the best they can be whilst maintaining high standards


• are experienced in running and planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover, love working with the team, and coaching on the go


• have experience in managing labour and rotas, and understand the financial performance of your restaurant


• love to celebrate success with your team, recognising what drives individuals and their needs

what you’ll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality


• up to £1,000 annual bonus


• biweekly pay and a share of tips*


• 50% off for friends and family


• free meals on shift


• early access to earned pay with wagestream


• 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents


• 30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more)

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

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench

feed yourself, feed others

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way