Assistant General Manager | Full Time
OTE £39,300 pa (formed of £36,300 base salary + £3,000 bonus) + tips
Right in the centre of Cheltenham, our restaurant is surrounded by the energy of a busy town centre while remaining easily accessible from across the local area. With shops, cafés and transport links close by, it’s a convenient and vibrant place to be part of the team.
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 calm in the chaos, the rhythm to the rush, and the support your team needs to thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
* 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.
You’ll Love This Role If You…
* Lead with empathy and a bit of edge.
* Bring people together so the team moves as one.
* Enjoy 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.
What You’ll Get
* A culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality.
* Up to £3,000 annual bonus.
* 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 + 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 and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards.
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 wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way.
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