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assistant general manager
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assistant general manager
Assistant General Manager | Full Time
OTE £39,300 pa (comprising £36,300 base salary + £3,000 bonus) + tips
Location Right in the heart of Cheltenham, our restaurant thrives in the energy of a busy town centre while remaining easily accessible from across the local area. With shops, cafés, and transport links nearby, it’s a convenient and vibrant place to work.
About Wagamama
At Wagamama, food is life. We care passionately about:
- Fresh ingredients
- Service with pace
- Leadership that lifts teams up
As Assistant General Manager, you’ll bring strength, rhythm, and support—ultimately enabling your team to deliver outstanding service without burnout.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Working shoulder-to-shoulder with the General Manager to drive high performance
- Fostering a culture where team members feel valued, supported, and proud of their work
- Rolling up your sleeves—jumping into service, solving problems fast, and keeping energy high
- Coaching your team to grow, not just hit targets
- Adopting a Kaizen mindset—continuously seeking improvement through incremental changes
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Who You Are
You’ll thrive if you:
- Lead with empathy and a little edge
- Build unity—making the team move as one cohesive unit
- Aspire to General Manager—with ambition to grow into this role
- Love chaos and fast-paced environments—because no two days are the same
- Believe restaurants and food are places of real connection
What You’ll Get
A supportive culture that prioritises growth, wellbeing, and individuality, plus:
✔ Up to £3,000 annual bonus ✔ A share of tips* (Apuração & tips vary per location) ✔ 50% discount for friends + family ✔ Free meals while working ✔ Early pay access via Wagestream ✔ 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents ✔ 30% off at other TRG brands (Brunning & Price Pubs, burriburrito, + more)
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In addition to this, standard benefits include:
- Pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement
- Training opportunities
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Retail + leisure discounts
- Discounted gym memberships
- Long service awards
Apply today—and secure your place at the bench.
Wagamama’s Commitment
We’re a Disability Confident employer—proudly embracing diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got a passion for hospitality and a thirst to grow, you’ve got a seat here.
📌 Tips Policy
100% of tips go directly to restaurant employees. Tip amounts vary by location and are entirely at guests’ discretion. They are not company wages and are not guaranteed.
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