front of house manager

Wagamama; Eccles; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay and tips share

Friends & family 50% discount

Free meals on shift

Earned pay access via Wagestream

Parental leave: 26 weeks full pay, 13:

Job summary

Wagamama Eccles is seeking a Junior Front of House Manager to lead service on busy shifts, keep operations smooth, and back the team so every guest leaves eager to return.

You will mentor staff, help with shift planning and labour, and learn the financial side of running a restaurant while maintaining high standards and a positive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading hospitality teams and managing shifts.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Strong problem-solving and pace management during peak times.
• Kaizen mindset and drive to implement small improvements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the management team to run a vibrant, high-performing restaurant.
• Mentor your team and help them grow.
• Jump into sections, solve problems, and keep pace during busy periods.
• Ensure labour and rota planning supports service and guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift planning

Customer service

Kaizen mindset

Job description

at wagamama, food is life. we care deeply about fresh ingredients, great service, and the kind of growing leadership that lifts everyone up. as a junior front of house manager, you'll be right there in the action, keeping service smooth, stepping up when it gets busy, and backing your team so every guest leaves wanting to return what you'll be doing

• working closely with the rest of the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing restaurant
• nurturing a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
• mentoring your team and helping them grow
• jumping into sections, solving problems, and keeping pace
• 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 and helping others be the best they can be, while maintaining high standards
• are ready to run shifts, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover, love working with the team and coaching on the go
• understand managing labour and rotas, always ready to learn about the financial performance of your restaurant
• are great at recognising great performance on shift and know how to celebrate this with your team
• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality

• 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)
• pension scheme
• holiday
• training
• cycle to work scheme
• retail + leisure discounts
• discounted gym memberships
• long service awards

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