At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead property strategy and oversee new restaurant openings across the UK and Ireland.
- Company: Wagamama, a vibrant Asian-inspired restaurant chain with over 165 locations.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, car allowance, 30% bonus, and a £200 monthly food allowance.
- Other info: Family-friendly policies and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of our restaurant estate while enjoying great food.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in property, construction, and facilities within hospitality or retail.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
hybrid 3x a week | london | competitive salary + car allowance + 30% bonus at wagamama, food is life and we're here to make every bite count. with over 165 restaurants across the UK (and growing fast) we've been dishing up vibrant, fresh asian inspired flavours since '92. it's all about good food, good vibes, and good company were looking for a property director to cover our north region + to join us ready to dive in and stir things up? purpose | this is a high-profile, business-critical leadership role accountable for shaping and delivering the property strategy across the UK and Ireland restaurant estate the role holder will enable sustainable business growth by deploying capital effectively across new openings and refurbishment programmes, while providing high-quality property services that support safe, efficient, and resilient restaurant and support-centre operations success requires exceptional commercial judgement, collaborative leadership and stakeholder management, combined with a disciplined, results-driven approach to execution what you'll be doing | new restaurant acquisition + openings own and continually evolve the UK and Ireland acquisition strategy, delivering a high-quality pipeline of new restaurant openings in line with the business plan and agreed investment returns * partner with the customer insight team and specialist advisers to maintain a data-led UK and Ireland expansion map, using predictive modelling to identify attractive, high-quality locations. * establish clear governance, decision gates and reporting to maintain quality and pace, manage pipeline risk, and ensure robust legal and financial control. * provide expert property input into new-format trials and rollout plans, ensuring proposals are commercially viable and operationally deliverable. asset management + core estate investment 1. lead all core-estate lease events, balancing strategic, operational, and commercial priorities 2. own the property budgeting process across fixed property costs, capital investment, repairs, and maintenance, with clear forecasting and cost control. 3. lead the annual estate review, defining asset strategies and prioritising capital across expansion, refurbishment, and maintenance. 4. lead asset management for the non-core restaurant estate and advise on Grou...
property director in London employer: wagamama
At wagamama, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture in Ellesmere Port. Our Kitchen Team Members enjoy numerous benefits such as biweekly pay, substantial discounts for friends and family, free meals during shifts, and generous parental leave, all while working in a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
