Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a General Manager in Bedford to inspire and develop a team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes financial acumen, team building, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Wagamama parties

Pension scheme

Training

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen in budgeting and inventory management.
• Ability to cultivate a positive work culture and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Drive restaurant performance and continuous improvement.
• Recruit and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

Job description

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Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Bedford

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Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

General 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 General Manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a General Manager, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations and standards high. You will be continuously coaching and developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and delivering amazing results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, ensuring that every interaction reflects exceptional service, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Have strong financial acumen encompassing budgeting, inventory management, labour management, and strategic marketing. You meticulously analyze data to drive key business decisions and embody a culture of continuous improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development. You are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, allowing them to nourish and flourish in their role and career.
• A forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

Then we’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift – yes, anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

In addition to this, we offer all the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.