junior front of house manager

wagamama; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Front of House Manager to foster a vibrant atmosphere for both guests and staff. This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and operational excellence, ensuring the restaurant thrives. With a commitment to individuality and diversity, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team. Enjoy flexible hours, generous food perks, and a range of family-friendly policies while contributing to a dynamic dining experience. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to develop your management skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and a share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

New menu tastings

Recognition programs

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and developing team members.
• Understanding of managing labor and rotas.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for guests and team.
• Plan schedules and run shifts effectively.

Skills

Team Leadership

Shift Management

Coaching Skills

Financial Management Understanding

Job description

Junior Front of House Manager - Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama." With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking a Junior Front of House Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role

As a Junior Front of House Manager, you will be a developing leader passionate about creating a positive environment for our guests and team. You will support in coaching and developing your team to reach their potential, take ownership of your shifts to drive performance, and contribute to the success of the restaurant.

About You

• You are passionate about supporting your team and helping others excel while maintaining high standards.
• You are ready to run shifts, plan schedules to ensure proper coverage, and enjoy working with and coaching your team on the go.
• You have an understanding of managing labor, rotas, and are eager to learn about the financial aspects of restaurant management.
• You are skilled at recognizing and celebrating great performance during shifts.

What We Offer

• Biweekly pay and a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunities to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide "Love Above the Door" legend through our national recognition program

Additionally, we provide pension schemes, holiday leave, training programs, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

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