Restaurant Operations Director (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join an exciting new opening as a General Manager in Milton Keynes, where you will lead a passionate team at a renowned restaurant. This role offers the chance to inspire others, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and shape a positive work culture. With a focus on mentoring future leaders and driving performance, you will play a key role in the success of this vibrant establishment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, free meals on shift, and a family-friendly policy. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Access to earnings before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work schemes

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Motivate your team to deliver outstanding service.
• Drive restaurant performance to achieve excellent results.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Restaurant Operations Director (Hiring Immediately), Milton Keynes

Client: wagamama

Location: Milton Keynes

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

General Manager | Full Time | Exciting New Opening in June

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a General Manager to lead and inspire our team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and high standards.

The Role:

As a General Manager, you will motivate your team to deliver outstanding service, coach and develop them, and drive restaurant performance to achieve excellent results.

What You Need To Have:

• 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 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 are interested, we would love to hear from you.

What’s In It For You:

• Bonus scheme and additional earning opportunities
• Free food on shift from our menu, plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Opportunity to be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream

We also offer pension schemes, training, cycle-to-work schemes, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

*Successful candidates may be required to undertake a 4-week training program in the UK.