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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front of House Manager to lead their team in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes creating a positive atmosphere for guests and staff alike, fostering development, and driving performance. With a commitment to diversity and individuality, the company offers a supportive culture that values personality and teamwork. Enjoy flexible hours, generous bonuses, and a range of perks including free meals and discounts. If you're passionate about hospitality and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Weekly pay and tips share

Access to earnings before payday

£1000 annual bonus opportunity

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

First access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.
• Experienced in managing shifts and ensuring proper coverage.
• Skilled in financial performance and labor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front of house team to create a positive guest experience.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.
• Coach and develop team members to excel in their roles.

Skills

Team Leadership

Shift Planning

Financial Performance Management

Coaching and Development

Job description

front of house manager - Embrace Diversity and Individuality (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 — we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Front of House Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role

As a Front of House Manager, you will be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and teams. You will support coaching and developing your team to excel, while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

Requirements

• Passionate about supporting your team, focusing on training, development, and maintaining high standards.
• Experienced in running and planning shifts, ensuring proper coverage, and coaching on the go.
• Skilled in managing labour and rotas, with an understanding of financial performance.
• Enjoy celebrating success, recognizing individual drives and needs.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay and tips share
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support side pursuits
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition programs including being a nationwide love above the door legend

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

Additional Information

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 by Wagamama). This involves providing five years of continuous references and completing a DBS check. If a pass cannot be obtained, we will consider roles in nearby non-airport restaurants.

*Tips are given directly to our teams; they vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages or guaranteed by the company.