At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the team to create unforgettable dining experiences and drive business success.
- Company: Wahaca, a vibrant Mexican restaurant founded by MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers.
- Benefits: 70% off food, free meals, bonuses, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and exciting events throughout the year.
- Why this job: Join a fun, supportive team and make every meal an adventure for guests.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and a passion for great food and service.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Wahaca is a leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Master Chef 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 General Manager, you turn strategy into action, shaping the guest experience and leading the team to deliver a WOW-worthy experience while driving brand standards and business success.
How you'll drive success
- 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!
- Driving strong sales performance to confidently managing your own P&L
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 and 50% off drinks 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
- Training courses: Mental Health First Aid, Food Safety LV 3,
- Inspirational trips with our co-founders
- Own development plan - 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
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General Manager in City of Westminster employer: Surety Hospitality
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.
