Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a General Manager in Dartford, where you'll inspire a team, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and manage restaurant performance. Enjoy a range of benefits including bonuses, medical insurance, and a family-friendly policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £8,000

Access to earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

Family-friendly policy

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and developing teams.
• Strong financial management skills including budgeting and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead team to maintain high standards.
• Drive restaurant performance and deliver excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Dartford

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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 standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to excel 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. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders through training, coaching, and mentorship is key.
• Are dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every interaction reflects outstanding service, either through your own efforts or by empowering your team.
• Possess strong financial acumen, including budgeting, inventory management, labor management, and strategic marketing. You analyze data to inform business decisions and foster continuous improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team from recruitment to ongoing development, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think quickly and make decisive 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 — 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 through 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.