junior front of house manager - Embrace Your Unique Personality (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior front of house manager to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. This role offers a unique opportunity to create a positive environment for both guests and team members, focusing on coaching and developing talent. With flexible hours and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position not only supports your professional growth but also values your personal commitments. Enjoy perks like free meals during shifts and discounts outside work, while being part of a vibrant team that celebrates individuality and success. If you’re passionate about leadership and team empowerment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food during shifts

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Opportunity to try new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition awards

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting and empowering team members.
• Dedicated to upholding high standards in service.

Responsibilities

• Support coaching and development of team members.
• Manage shifts and plan staffing effectively.

Skills

Team Management

Shift Planning

Labour Management

Financial Performance Understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

junior front of house manager - Embrace Your Unique Personality (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

junior front of house manager | full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we prioritize personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for 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 guests and team members. You will support in coaching and developing your team, owning your shifts to enhance individual and restaurant performance.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and empowering their team while maintaining high standards
• Is ready to run shifts, plan staffing, and coach on the go
• Understands managing labour and rotas, and is eager to learn about financial performance
• Recognizes great performance and celebrates successes with the team

We’d love to hear from you if you...

• Are dedicated to supporting your team and upholding high standards
• Enjoy managing shifts and planning staffing
• Have an understanding of labour management and are keen to learn about restaurant finances
• Are skilled at recognizing and celebrating team achievements

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side activities
• Free food during shifts and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide 'love above the door' legend

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, 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 are at guests' discretion and are not considered wages.