Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality brand as a General Manager in Brighton. You will inspire your team, enhance guest experiences, and drive restaurant performance while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 a year

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and inventory management.
• Ability to cultivate a positive and inclusive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to maintain high standards and drive performance.
• Coach and develop team members for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

Job description

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Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Brighton

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Brighton, 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

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a General Manager to join us on our journey to nourish from bowl, to soul.

The role |

As a General Manager, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, maintaining high expectations and standards. You will coach and develop your team to be their best while driving restaurant performance and delivering excellent results.

If you |

• Prioritize cultivating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at influencing and empowering emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every interaction reflects outstanding service, either through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset.
• Possess strong financial acumen, including budgeting, inventory management, labour management, and strategic marketing. You analyze data meticulously to inform business decisions and foster continuous improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, committed to fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and that they belong, enabling them to nourish and flourish in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Love Above the Door' legend — our national recognition program

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.