Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Ipswich is seeking a General Manager to inspire and lead their team. The role requires strong financial skills and a commitment to exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will foster an inclusive culture and drive restaurant performance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Private medical insurance

Free on-shift food and 50% discount outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties and VIP events

Pension scheme

Holiday

Training

Qualifications

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture.
• Strong financial skills including budgeting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to exceed guest expectations and uphold high standards.
• Coach, develop, and motivate team for excellence.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Problem-Solving

Job description

Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich

Client: wagamama

Location: Ipswich

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 individuality and value personality over perfection. We are seeking a General Manager to lead our team and continue our journey of nourishing both body and soul.

The Role:

As a General Manager, you will inspire your team to exceed guest expectations, uphold high standards, and drive restaurant performance. You will coach, develop, and motivate your team to achieve excellence.

Requirements:

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every interaction reflects high service standards.
• Strong financial skills, including budgeting, inventory, labor management, and strategic marketing, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Commitment to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development.
• Ability to create an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and valued.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective decisions.

If you meet these criteria, we would love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you:

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free on-shift food and 50% discount outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP events
• Recognition as a nationwide “Love Above the Door” legend

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

Be you, be wagamama

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