wagamama
designate general manager
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Designate General Manager | London Area | Full Time
£50,000-55,000pa base salary + up to £8,000 annual bonus + £200 per month to spend in our restaurants outside of work + private medical insurance
At Wagamama, food is life. We care about where it comes from, how it’s made and the people who make it happen. As General Manager, you’ll be the beating heart of your restaurant. Your vibe sets the tone. Your energy brings the buzz. Your leadership shapes the culture.
We’re looking for a designate general manager who’s ready to step up. Someone on the rise who leads from the front, keeps their cool and brings people together. You’ll run the restaurant like it’s your own. Driving great service, building a strong team and making sure every guest leaves feeling good.
You’ll work across a few nearby restaurants, stepping in where you’re needed most. Learning each team, finding your rhythm in different spaces and growing into full general manager leadership with a real feel for how it all comes together.
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What You'll Be Doing
- 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 constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen
You’ll love this role if you...
- Lead with kindness, but know how to make impact
- Believe great food brings people together
- Care just as much about your team as your P+L
- Want to grow a team, not just manage one
- Love the rhythm of a busy service + keep everything upbeat even when it’s full-on
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What You’ll Get
- A culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality
- Up to £8,000 annual bonus
- £200 a month to spend at Wagamama outside of work
- 50% off for friends + family
- Free meals on shift
- Private medical insurance
- Early access to earned pay with Wagestream
- Industry leading family friendly policies
- 30% off at our group brands (Brunning & Price pubs, Barburrito + more)
In addition to this, we offer benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards.
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