Assistant General Manager in Trowbridge

On-site in Trowbridge·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

wagamama

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Our summary

Salary: £36,314 a year
About £2,470 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Trowbridge
Contract: Full-time
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

wagamama is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Trowbridge.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing + individuality
up to £3,000 annual bonus
a share of tips*
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

The role

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 do

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

what you'll be doing

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

apply today + take a seat at the bench

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

feed yourself, feed others

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

recruiter: harry
ref: trowbridge-agm-2026

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Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do

Your first conversation with us
Phone call
A phone chat lasting up to 30 minutes, a chance to tell them about yourself, hear about wagamama and ask questions.
Your discovery session
With one of our restaurant managers · In person
A face-to-face session in a restaurant lasting around 2 hours: experiencing a live service, trying simple tasks, tasting the food, meeting the team, plus a relaxed chat with a restaurant manager.
Your final interview
With one of our area managers · Video call · Not every role
A more in-depth conversation, usually with an area manager, exploring experience, approach and what the candidate could bring. Only for assistant general manager, general manager, senior sous chef and head chef roles.

After an offer, onboarding documents and the contract are completed digitally via a text link.
Discovery session candidates get a free meal and a £30 voucher afterwards.

About wagamama

wagamama is a pan-Asian restaurant group serving ramen, rice bowls, plant-based dishes and more. Guests can dine in, order click + collect, or get delivery through partners such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

The company runs a loyalty program called soul club, accessed via its app, where members earn stamps as they spend and unlock free food, birthday treats and exclusive events and experiences.

Industry: Restaurants
In the UK: London

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