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

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain seeks a General Manager in Swindon to inspire and lead a team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while fostering an inclusive work culture. The role involves coaching, financial management, and driving restaurant performance. Competitive benefits include bonuses, medical insurance, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Ability to cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Strong financial acumen in budgeting and inventory management.
• Focus on team recruitment and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to maintain high standards and performance.
• Ensure exceptional guest experience through coaching.
• Drive business decisions using data analysis.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

Job description

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

general manager | full time

Three decades of acting differently, we don’t conform; we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a general manager to join us on our journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a general manager, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations and standards high. You will coach and develop your team to be the best they can be while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring every interaction reflects exceptional service, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have strong financial acumen encompassing budgeting, inventory management, labor management, and strategic marketing. You analyze data meticulously to drive key business decisions and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, committed to fostering personal and professional growth among team members.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, allowing them to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Then we’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year 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 your friends and family.
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay).
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus.
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests.
• Be recognized nationwide as a 'love above the door' legend – our national recognition programme.

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.