front of house manager - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Front of House Manager to join their vibrant team in Watford. This full-time role is perfect for someone passionate about team development and customer satisfaction. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards and exceptional service while enjoying a range of benefits, including biweekly pay, a generous bonus opportunity, and flexible hours. Join a company that values individuality and celebrates success, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Share of Tips

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Flexible Hours

Free Shift Meals

50% Off Meals Outside Work

Family-Friendly Policies

Pension Scheme

Gym Memberships

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and coaching teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards and ensure team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the front of house team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage shift planning and ensure appropriate coverage for restaurant operations.

Skills

Team Development

Shift Planning

Financial Performance Management

High Standards Maintenance

Job description

front of house manager - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), watford, hertfordshire

Client: wagamama

Location: watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

front of house manager | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a front of house manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The role:

As a front of house manager, you will be a leader dedicated to creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will support in coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and achieving excellent results.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team, maintaining high standards
• Has experience in shift planning and management, ensuring appropriate coverage and team coaching
• Has experience managing labour and rotas, with an understanding of financial performance
• Loves celebrating success and recognizing individual drives and needs

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free shift meals from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to experience our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 'love above the door' legend through our program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama:

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

As this role is airport-based, successful applicants will need to apply for an airport pass (paid for by wagamama). This process requires providing five years of continuous references and completing a DBS check. If a pass cannot be obtained, we will consider other vacancies nearby.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are left at guest discretion, and are not considered wages or guaranteed.