assistant general manager

wagamama; Dundrum; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Career progression

Cycle to work scheme

Free food on shift

Job summary

wagamama in Ireland is seeking an Assistant General Manager (full-time) to bring calm in the chaos, rhythm to the rush, and steadfast support to the team. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with the general manager to run a vibrant restaurant and keep standards high.

You’ll love leading with empathy, coaching for growth, and thriving in fast-paced environments. A brilliant salary is complemented by a €3500 bonus opportunity per year plus tips and staff meals on shift.

Responsibilities

• Run a vibrant, high-performing restaurant alongside the general manager.
• Help your team feel seen, supported and proud of what they do.
• Jump into service, solve problems fast, and keep energy high.
• Coach your team to grow, not just hit targets.
• Think with a Kaizen mindset and continuously improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Kaizen mindset

Job description

assistant general manager | full time

at wagamama, food is life. we care deeply about fresh ingredients, service with pace, and the kind of leadership that lifts everyone up. as assistant general manager, you'll bring the calm in the chaos, the rhythm to the rush, and the support your team needs to thrive

What You'll Be Doing

• working shoulder-to-shoulder with your general manager to run a vibrant, high-performing restaurant
• helping your team feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do
• jumping into service, solving problems fast, and keeping energy high
• coaching your team to grow, not just hit targets
• thinking with a kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen

you'll love this role if you...

• lead with empathy and a bit of edge
• bring people together so the team moves as one
• love the idea of growing into a general manager
• thrive in fast-paced places where no two days are the same
• believe food brings people together, and restaurants can be places of real connection

wok's in it for you

• a brilliant salary, €3500 bonus opportunity per year + tips*
• internal progression opportunities if you are aspiring to become a general manager in the near future
• kintsugi wellness | access to cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• free food on shift - yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family

we're proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you're from or who you are, you've got a seat at our bench

Feed Yourself, Feed Others

• 100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way