junior front of house manager - Empowerment through unique personality and growth opportunities[...]

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Junior Front of House Manager to join their vibrant team. This role emphasizes the importance of personality and teamwork, focusing on creating a positive environment for both guests and staff. As a developing leader, you'll coach your team, manage shifts, and contribute to the restaurant's success. With flexible hours, generous food benefits, and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive atmosphere. If you're passionate about hospitality and team development, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Recognition events

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members.
• Experience in running shifts and planning staffing.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing your team to maintain high standards.
• Supporting shift operations and driving restaurant performance.

Skills

Team Development

Shift Management

Financial Performance Understanding

Coaching Skills

Job description

Job Description: Junior Front of House Manager | Full Time

Wagamama, a company celebrating individuality and diversity for over three decades with more than 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, is seeking a Junior Front of House Manager to join our team. We prioritize personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama.

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. Your responsibilities include coaching and developing your team, supporting shift operations, and driving restaurant performance.

What We Are Looking For

• A passion for supporting and developing your team while maintaining high standards
• Experience in running shifts, planning staffing, and coaching on the go
• An understanding of managing labor, rotas, and a willingness to learn about financial performance
• Ability to recognize and celebrate great performance during shifts

Benefits

• Biweekly pay and tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support side interests
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Love Above the Door' legend

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Our Commitment

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme. All tips are distributed to our team members, varying by location, and are left at guests' discretion; tips are not considered wages.