Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant chain as a General Manager in Shrewsbury, where you'll inspire your team, drive performance, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. With a focus on inclusion and development, you'll cultivate a positive work culture while managing financial aspects and strategic marketing. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually

Access to earnings before payday with Wagestream

Private medical insurance

Free shift food from menu and 50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Recognition through 'Love Above the Door' programme

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and inventory management.
• Dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to excel in guest service and maintain high standards.
• Coach and develop team members to achieve their best.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Training

Coaching

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Financial Acumen

Decision Making

Job description

Job Title: Lead Hospitality Innovator (Hiring Immediately), Shrewsbury

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Shrewsbury, 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 will inspire your team to excel in guest service, maintain high standards, and drive restaurant performance. You will coach, develop, and motivate your team to achieve their best.

About You:

• Prioritize cultivating a positive, inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. You excel at training, coaching, and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences, ensuring every interaction reflects high service standards.
• Possess strong financial acumen, including budgeting, inventory, labor management, and strategic marketing, with data-driven decision-making skills.
• Committed to building and nurturing your team through recruitment and ongoing development.
• Value creating an inclusive environment where team members feel respected and belong.
• Are a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making.

What We Offer:

• Bonus scheme — up to £8,000 annually
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• First access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition through our nationwide 'Love Above the Door' programme

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

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.