At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the general manager in running a vibrant restaurant and coaching your team.
- Company: Wagamama, where food is life and teamwork thrives.
- Benefits: Up to £3,000 bonus, 50% off for friends and family, free meals on shift.
- Other info: Join a culture that values growth, wellbeing, and individuality.
- Why this job: Lead with empathy, grow into a general manager, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Empathy, leadership skills, and a passion for food and connection.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Wagamama, food is life. We care deeply about fresh ingredients, service with pace, and the kind of leadership that lifts everyone up.
As Assistant General Manager, you’ll bring the calm in the chaos, the rhythm to the rush, and the support your team needs to thrive.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working shoulder-to-shoulder with your General Manager to run a vibrant, high-performing restaurant.
- Helping your team feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do.
- Jumping into service, solving problems fast, and keeping energy high.
- Coaching your team to grow, not just hit targets.
- Thinking with a Kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen.
You’ll love this role if you...
- Lead with empathy and a bit of edge.
- Bring people together so the team moves as one.
- Love the idea of growing into a General Manager.
- Thrive in fast-paced places where no two days are the same.
- Believe food brings people together, and restaurants can be places of real connection.
What you’ll get:
- A culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality.
- Up to £3,000 annual bonus.
- A share of tips (100% of tips go to our teams; actual tips by restaurant will vary).
- 50% off for friends + family.
- Free meals on shift.
- Early access to earned pay with Wagestream.
- 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents.
- 30% off at other TRG brands (Brunning & Price pubs, Barburrito + more).
In addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as: pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards.
We’re proud to be a disability confident employer. No matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench.
assistant general manager employer: wagamama ltd
At wagamama, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant and inclusive work environment where our team members can thrive. With biweekly pay, free meals, and tips, along with family-friendly policies, we ensure that our front of house superstars feel valued and supported. Join us in a fast-paced restaurant setting where your passion for great food and lively vibes will be celebrated, offering you the chance to grow and develop within a dynamic team.
