Junior Front of House Manager in Preston

On-site in Preston·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

wagamama

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Our summary

Salary: £13.25 an hour
Work mode: On-site, Preston
Contract: Full-time
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Mentoring

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

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality
biweekly pay and a share of tips*
50% off for friends and family
free meals on shift
early access to earned pay with wagestream
26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents
30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito and 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 and long service awards

The role

at wagamama, food is life. we care deeply about fresh ingredients, great service, and the kind of growing leadership that lifts everyone up. as a junior front of house manager, you'll be right there in the action, keeping service smooth, stepping up when it gets busy, and backing your team so every guest leaves wanting to return

What you'll do

working closely with the rest of the management team to run a vibrant and high-performing restaurant
nurturing a place where your team feels safe, seen, and proud to show up
mentoring your team and helping them grow
jumping into sections, solving problems, and keeping pace
thinking with a kaizen mindset - constantly spotting the little ways we can do things better, then making them happen
are passionate about supporting your team and helping others be the best they can be, while maintaining high standards
are ready to run shifts, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover, love working with the team and coaching on the go
understand managing labour and rotas, always ready to learn about the financial performance of your restaurant
are great at recognising great performance on shift and know how to celebrate this with your team

what you'll be doing

you'll love this role if you...

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*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

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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