Rising General Manager — Lead Across Sites & Elevate Service

Wagamama; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £8,000

Meal allowance £200/month

50% off for friends & family

Free meals on shift

Private medical insurance

Earned pay access (WagesStream)

Family-friendly policies

30% off group brands

Job summary

Wagamama in Cheltenham is seeking a designate general manager ready to step up and lead from the front. You’ll run the restaurant with a customer-first mindset, nurture a strong team, and ensure every guest leaves feeling great.

You’ll gain exposure across nearby sites and grow into full GM leadership as you learn how the operation comes together. You’ll love driving service excellence, coaching your team, and maintaining composure under pressure while applying a kaizen mindset to improve daily

Responsibilities

• Creating a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
• Turning first-timers into regulars with unforgettable guest experiences
• Coaching, growing and celebrating your team
• Staying calm under pressure and keeping everything running smoothly, even when things get spicy, thinking with a kaizen mindset and spotting small improvements to implement

Job description

Wagamama in Cheltenham is seeking a designate general manager ready to step up and lead from the front. You’ll run the restaurant with a customer-first mindset, nurture a strong team, and ensure every guest leaves feeling great.

You’ll gain exposure across nearby sites and grow into full GM leadership as you learn how the operation comes together. You’ll love driving service excellence, coaching your team, and maintaining composure under pressure while applying a kaizen mindset to improve daily