Job description

Wagamama is hiring a GM for our very first location in Tampa. We are located near Amalie Arena on Water Street. We opened to a great reception in February

This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of massive US expansion!

We are looking for a GM that understands both the business AND the people aspect of running a brilliant restaurant.

A successful GM at Wagamama cares about creating a positive environment for our team + guests. They drive restaurant performance and deliver amazing results by hiring top talent and developing and coaching talent to be the best they can be. Successful GMs know their numbers and have a sense of urgency when it comes to building sales, managing investments and exceeding budgets.

We offer;

o Base salary starts at $75,000 per year

o Quarterly performance bonus plan - target $20k per year

o Medical, dental & vision insurance available

o Paid vacation

Our Story

‘Kaizen’, meaning ‘good change’ is the philosophy that sits right at our heart. It shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all that we do. We’re restless spirits, forever creating and making things better.

Inspired by fast-paced, Japanese ramen bars and a celebration of Asian food, Wagamama burst into life. We set out to create a unique way of eating bringing the fresh, nourishing flavors of Asia to all.

We’ve been practicing kaizen since 1992, when we opened our first doors in London’s Bloomsbury. We first opened our US restaurant in 2007 in Boston’s Faneuil Hall, 13 years later we have expanded to 5 sites across Boston and New York City. Now that we are well-settled into the cities of Boston and NYC our expansion across America begins in the Southeast with sites in Atlanta, Tampa and Arlington, VA! We are committed to developing a vibrant, successful business within the USA.

be you, be part of it

Being the best general manager means being the person who drives performance. Our fantastic training program will help you be the best you can be.

o A commercially aware leader who creates a positive, caring environment everyday.

o Recognize succession is vital for a strong talent pipeline and you are proactive in developing your people

o Deliver amazing results as a hands-on manager.

o Work effectively with your head chef to control food cost and proactively managing to maximize profitability.

o Have creative ideas to grow the business and execute changes as the business evolves.

o Constantly inspire your team to go the extra mile for our guests.

o Have a true passion for our food.

o Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

o Lead your team in ensuring they are compliant to food safety and health and safety procedures.

o Required - minimum 3 years’ experience as a general manager for a full-service restaurant.

o Preferred - experience opening new restaurants.

At Wagamama we spread positivity from bowl to soul through our behaviors:

• Cares: You’ll show you care about people through the way you treat our guests and your team.
• Communicates: You’ll interact in a meaningful way with our guests and your team.
• Owns It: You’ll own what you do and take responsibility for this in a positive way.
• Embraces Change: Every day in small ways you’ll strive to be better than before.
• Leads: You’ll lead in a way that makes a positive difference within the team. Helping to ensure we’re all connected and part of something special, that is Wagamama.

We also offer excellent benefits such as:

o Opportunity for professional growth + progression

At Wagamama we’re proud that people can be themselves at work and we celebrate the differences and diversity of our teams. Be you, be Wagamama!

check us out here: https://www.wagamama.us/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• general manager: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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