At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the team and ensure every guest enjoys a taste of Mexican sunshine.
- Company: Wahaca, a vibrant Mexican restaurant founded by MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers.
- Benefits: 70% off food, £100 probation bonus, free meals, and a flight to Mexico after 2 years.
- Other info: Enjoy events like WOW Fest and competitions while growing your career.
- Why this job: Join a fun, supportive environment where your leadership makes a real impact.
- Qualifications: Passion for hospitality and experience in team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 26640 - 32560 £ per year.
Wahaca is a leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (MasterChef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico, their mission is to show the UK how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally. Rooted in our founders' values, we serve a taste of Mexican sunshine through showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe every meal should be an adventure and every guest a friend.
As Assistant General Manager, you keep the day-to-day operation running smoothly, connecting leadership and teams to bring standards to life every shift. Your energy, organisation and presence drive team morale and elevate the guest experience, while inspiring the team to deliver a WOW-worthy experience to every guest.
How you’ll drive success:
- Support your General Manager and Head Chef in all aspects of running the restaurant and delivering company KPI’s
- Inspire and lead your team from the front, ensuring all guests are served up a taste of Mexican sunshine
- Champion a positive environment and deeply care about your team, actively supporting their growth and progression
- Show pride in ensuring each dish and each drink is served up to spec each and every time - as though Tommi made it herself!
People do their best work when they feel looked after inside and outside of work - because when our teams thrive, so do our guests. Creating a supportive, inclusive and energising environment is just as important to us as delivering great food and service. That’s why we offer a range of great benefits:
FINANCIAL:
- 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends
- £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca
- Up to £1,000 through friend referrals
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay
- Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Stream
HEALTH AND WELLBEING:
- Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Employee Assistance programme, The Burnt Chef Project
- Time off for when needed; like your child’s first day at school
- Sabbatical - 4 weeks paid off work - every 5 years
DEVELOPMENT:
- FREE flight ticket to Mexico after 2 years with us!
- Own development plan and clear career path - we are committed to growing our people from within
SOCIAL:
- Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year such as WOW Fest!
- Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions
- The fun is in your hands with allocated funds and time to drive the fun with your team
If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we’d be thrilled to have you join our team!
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Wahaca is an exceptional employer that values creativity and teamwork, offering a vibrant work culture where fresh ingredients and local produce take centre stage. Employees enjoy fantastic benefits such as food discounts and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about culinary excellence in a lively and inclusive setting.
