Hospitality Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant General Manager at an innovative restaurant chain that celebrates Asian cuisine. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate team, ensuring exceptional service and fostering a positive work environment. With a focus on personal growth and community impact, you’ll be part of a culture that values diversity and encourages unique contributions. Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and a range of perks designed to support your well-being and career development. If you're driven to inspire and create positive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to earnings before payday

Dedicated training program

Free meal allowance

Discounts at restaurants

Internal progression opportunities

Wellness programs

Family-friendly policies

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experienced hospitality manager with a passion for people and food.
• Strong communication skills to support and engage the team.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in leading the restaurant team.
• Inspire and motivate team members to provide exceptional service.

Skills

Hospitality Management

Team Leadership

Financial Performance Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

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Hospitality Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately), Lincoln

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Assistant General Manager | Full time

At Wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. With over 160 UK restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. Inspired by fast-paced Japanese ramen bars since 1992, Wagamama is a celebration of Asian food brought to life.

We’re looking for an Assistant General Manager to join us on our journey of true nourishment.

The role |

As an Assistant General Manager, you'll be an integral part of the restaurant leadership team, supporting the General Manager in leading the restaurant in the Wagamama way. You’ll embody our people promise, values, and core leadership behaviors. You'll inspire + motivate your team to provide exceptional service and strive to exceed expectations. A passion for people, food, and hospitality, along with a drive to make positive change, is essential.

Benefits include a competitive salary, £3000 bonus opportunity per year, and an average of £140 tips per week*

Additional perks include access to up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream, a dedicated 6-week training program, free Wagameal allowance on shifts, discounts at Wagame restaurants, internal progression opportunities, wellness programs, family-friendly policies, and financial wellbeing support.

What we look for |

• An experienced hospitality manager capable of leading a restaurant team positively and driving performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with genuine conversations that ensure your team feels heard and supported.
• Experience in understanding and managing the financial performance of a restaurant.
• Ability to manage restaurant and labor budgets effectively.
• A passionate leader experienced in team performance and development.
• An inspiring individual who can motivate and engage their team to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
• A forward-thinking problem solver who can make quick decisions.

The Wagamama way |

Kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is our core philosophy, shaping everything we do. We focus on freshness in our food, thinking, and working, and are committed to championing change in our communities and the planet.

With three decades of acting differently, we celebrate diversity, value personality over perfection, and welcome everyone and their stories. We promise to support each other, build trust, and create safe spaces for open conversations.

We ask you to bring your unique self to the role.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*Tips are 100% for our teams; the average tips are based on management positions across UK restaurants between 29/05/23 and 02/07/23. Tips vary by restaurant, are discretionary, and are not guaranteed wages.