area manager |

this role is looking after our south region covering the m4 corridor including swindon, oxfordshire, basingstoke and windsor- you need to be within 1 hours drive of the area or open to a relocation package to this area

at wagamama, we're an eating house for the soul. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

due to a number of new openings we're looking for an area manager in the south m4 corridor region to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

we're growing faster than ever at wagamama + it's all down to our people! they are the heart and soul of everything we do, spreading the wagamama magic day in and day out

do you love to motivate, engage, inspire? if so, we have a brilliant opportunity for an area manager to join our operations team looking after our restaurants in and around the m4 corridor in the south region including swindon, oxfordshire, basingstoke and windsor due to expansion.

what's the job about?

reporting to the regional director, as a wagamama area manager you will be responsible for ensuring the restaurants in your area operate profitably, safely + securely whilst delivering an excellent guest experience! our area managers are responsible for ensuring that operational excellence is embedded + understood across our restaurant teams

it's never been more important to develop our teams + provide an outstanding experience to our guests. you'll be on the lookout for brilliant people, identifying internal + external talent for succession + more importantly nurturing this talent. you'll be responsible for the financial performance across your area in addition to other kpi's, always striving to improve + drive the performance of your area

what we look for |

• previous experience working at area manager level or above
• experience working in a consumer facing multi-site environment within hospitality or retail
• experience leading large, diverse teams
• experience working in a sales environment with kpi's
• experience managing P&L accounts
• experience working to clear, well defined health + safety procedures
• strong commercial acumen
• ability to face into difficult conversations in the right way
• innovative mindset able to inspire and engage teams

our perks + quirks |

• a competitive annual salary
• yearly bonus opportunity
• wagamama food allowance
• car allowance
• private healthcare
• pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + all bank holidays
• various discount across retail, hospitality + leisure
• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those 'strapped for cash' moments in life

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning 'good change', is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don't conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different

dish up different

from bowl to soul

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

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