junior front of house manager

Wagamama; Newcastle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular dining brand in Newcastle is seeking a Junior Front of House Manager. In this role, you'll create a positive atmosphere for guests and support your team through coaching and leadership. Responsibilities include managing shifts and driving restaurant performance. Join us for competitive tips, flexible hours, and a vibrant work culture where your contributions are celebrated.

Benefits

Bi-weekly pay + share of the tips

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

Access to wellness programs

Staff parties

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting your team and maintaining high standards.
• Ready to run shifts and plan coverage effectively.
• Understanding of managing labor and rotas.
• Great at recognizing and celebrating performance.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and teams.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance performance.
• Drive individual and restaurant performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift management

High standards maintenance

Coaching

Recognition of performance

Job description

junior front of house manager | full time

three whole decades of acting different, 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 junior front of house manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a junior front of house manager , you’ll be a growing leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams. you will support in continuous coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be, owning your shifts to drive individual + restaurant performance

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team + helping others be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are ready to run shifts, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover + love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have an understanding of managing labour + rotas and ready to learn about the financial performance of your restaurant
• are great at recognising great performance on shift and celebrate this with your team

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• bi-weekly pay + share of the tips
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• kintsugi wellness | access to cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known as a love above the door legend – our recognition programme

be you be wagamama

• 100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company