general manager - Inclusive and Empowering Work Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a General Manager in Newport, where you will inspire your team, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and foster an inclusive work culture. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual bonus opportunity

Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Nationwide recognition programme

Pension schemes

Holiday

Training

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive restaurant performance and results.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

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general manager - Inclusive and Empowering Work Culture (Hiring Immediately), Newport

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Newport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

General Manager | Full-time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be Wagamama. We are looking for a General Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a General Manager, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintaining high standards and continuously coaching and developing your team to perform at their best while driving restaurant performance and results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation, empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every interaction reflects exceptional service, either through your own efforts or by enabling your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Possess strong financial acumen, including budgeting, inventory management, labour management, and strategic marketing, and analyze data to inform business decisions and foster continuous improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and belonging, allowing them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

Then we’d love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annual bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a love above the door legend — our national recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, 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.