front of house manager - Embrace Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front of House Manager to lead a vibrant team in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes the importance of individuality and diversity, focusing on creating a welcoming atmosphere for both guests and staff. You will be responsible for coaching your team, managing shift schedules, and understanding restaurant financials. With industry-leading benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible hours and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Weekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% discount outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing their team.
• Experience in shift planning and management.
• Understanding of restaurant financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead to create a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Support ongoing coaching and development of your team.
• Drive restaurant performance and achieve excellent results.

Skills

Team Coaching

Shift Planning

Labor Management

Restaurant Financials

Job description

Job Title: Front of House Manager - Embrace Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Company:

Wagamama

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Front of House Manager | Location: York Designer Outlet | Full Time

Please note that this role is based at Wagamama York Designer Outlet (Unit 201-202, St Nicholas Ave, York YO19 4TA).

At Wagamama, we celebrate diversity and individuality. We value personality over perfection and believe in being authentic. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Front of House Manager to join us in our mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Front of House Manager, you will lead with passion to create a positive environment for guests and team members. You will support ongoing coaching and development of your team, drive restaurant performance, and achieve excellent results.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team to maintain high standards
• Has experience in shift planning and management, with a love for team coaching
• Has experience managing labor, rotas, and understands restaurant financials
• Loves celebrating success and recognizes individual motivations

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free on-shift food and 50% discount outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide programme

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work, 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 based in an airport, successful applicants will need to apply for an airport pass (paid for by Wagamama). This involves providing five years of continuous references and completing a DBS check. If a pass cannot be obtained, we will seek opportunities in nearby non-airport locations.

*Tips are 100% for the team; amounts vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.