front of house manager

wagamama; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Tips share

Friends & family discount

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access

Parental leave top-up

Brand discounts

Job summary

wagamama in Milton Keynes is seeking a front of house manager (part time) to lead with energy, ensure seamless guest service, and motivate the team to deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will plan shifts, coach staff, manage labour and costs, and foster a culture where guests feel welcomed and valued. Biweekly pay, tips, and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Are passionate about supporting the team and developing others while maintaining high standards.
• Experienced in running and planning shifts to ensure proper cover and strong teamwork.
• Experience managing labour and rotas with understanding of restaurant financials.
• Enjoy celebrating team successes and recognising individual needs.
• Kaizen mindset: spot improvements and implement them promptly.

Responsibilities

• working closely with the management team to run a vibrant, 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 and hit targets with excellence
• thinking with a kaizen mindset and implementing small improvements

Skills

Team leadership

Shift planning

Labour management

Financial awareness

Coaching staff

Job description

front of house manager | part timeat 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

front of house manager | part timeat 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

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