Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a general manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul.
the role |
as a general manager, you’ll inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests, keeping expectations + standards high. you will be continuously coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be whilst driving your restaurant performance and deliver amazing results.
if you | ● prioritise cultivating a positive + inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders shines through as you provide brilliant training, coaching, and mentorship ● are dedicated to excellence in guest experience, you ensure that every interaction reflects exceptional service, whether through your own efforts or by equipping your team with the necessary skills and mindset ● have strong financial acumen encompasses budgeting, inventory management, labour management, and strategic marketing. you meticulously analyse data to drive key business decisions and embody a culture of continuous improvement ● focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment to ongoing development, you are committed to fostering personal and professional growth among your team members ● you care about creating an inclusive environment where your team feel respected + that they belong, allowing them to nourish + flourish in their role and career ● a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions
then we’d love to hear from you.
wok’s in it for you | ● bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity ● private medical insurance ● free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family ● an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay) ● be the first to experience our brand-new menus ● wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests ● be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme
in addition to this, we offer all the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards.
be you be wagamama.
wagamama is proudly part of disability confident.
wagamama means naughty child + just like our name, we pride ourselves in being a workplace for those who dare to be different. those who’ve have taken the road less travelled. that zig where others zag we’re a safe sanctuary, free from judgment, where we lean in + have real conversations that challenge us to learn + grow. bursting into life in 1992, wagamama was, + still is, inspired by fast-paced japanese ramen bars that set out to create nourishing flavours of asia to all this purpose still stands today | to nourish yourself + to nourish others. because both sides matter to us. your development + the impact you have on others so if you believe in positive eating, in positive living + you’re ready to do something truly revolutionary, then come join us + be you. be wagamama
