Front of House Team Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a dynamic Front of House Team Leader to join their vibrant team in Basildon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional service and a positive environment for both guests and staff. With a focus on coaching and operational excellence, you will play a key role in driving restaurant performance while enjoying benefits like flexible hours, free meals, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. If you're passionate about hospitality and team support, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about team support and maintaining high standards.
• Experience with managing labour and rotas.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop your team to excel.
• Manage shift operations and plan staff coverage.
• Recognize and celebrate team performance.

Skills

Team Management

Shift Operations

Coaching

Financial Performance Understanding

Job description

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Front of House Team Leader (Hiring Immediately), Basildon

Client: Wagamama

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in hospitality or seeking a noodle-inspired side hustle, this role could be for you. With over 165 UK restaurants and growing in the UK + Ireland, our mission is to nourish everyone from bowl to soul.

About the Role

We are looking for a junior front of house manager to join us on our journey to enrich lives through food and service. You will be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members alike. Your responsibilities will include coaching your team, supporting shift operations, and driving restaurant performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and developing your team to excel
• Managing shift operations and planning staff coverage
• Recognizing and celebrating team performance
• Understanding and managing labour and rotas
• Learning about financial performance of the restaurant

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about team support and maintaining high standards
• Enjoy running shifts and coaching on the go
• Have experience with managing labour and rotas
• Recognize great performance and motivate your team

Benefits include:

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before pay day with Wagestream
• Flexible hours
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• First access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide program

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

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages.