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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 #hiring
Area Retail Manager £42-£45K based in Newbury Berkshire. Are you an experienced retail professional with a passion for driving success and managing multiple stores? We are looking for a Retail Area Manager to join our client's dynamic and growing team! As a Retail Area Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and leading new teams during the store opening process. You will ensure that each new store is operating and trading successfully, while maintaining consistency in operational standards and driving key performance indicators (KPIs). In addition, you will step in and cover business-critical store management roles in the event of absences. Your role will be fast-paced and varied, requiring you to enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be self-motivated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and operational strategy of our client's business. Frequent travel will be essential. Responsibilities: Support new store openings by hiring and training new store managers and teams. Work closely with the New Store Opening Team to deliver successful store openings. Lead store openings when required, following a 2-3 week process for each opening. Immediately manage new stores, ensuring the team is fully trained and supported in daily tasks to operate the store to company standards. Be the first point of contact for store managers in your area. Take ultimate responsibility for stores in your area, finding solutions for all eventualities. Cover absences in stores if required. Train and motivate a team of existing and new store managers. Ensure consistency of standards and store presentation across your area. Review weekly KPIs with store managers, making practical recommendations to increase performance. Conduct weekly meetings and maintain regular dialogue with store managers to keep them engaged and motivated. Support efficient and accurate annual stock counts in your stores. Set clear directions for underperforming stores and continue to motivate successful stores to achieve even higher results. Review and validate monthly rosters to ensure efficient staff scheduling and payroll management. Plan and support store managers for peak trading periods, including seasonal recruitment, efficient rosters, out-of-hours replenishment, driving sales, and smooth operations. Implement and maintain high stock management standards. Drive customer service standards across all levels of store staff. Undertake additional ad hoc projects with senior retail leaders. Provide people management and training. Required Skills: Previous management experience in a fast-paced, busy retail environment. Proven understanding of retail operations, staff management, business costs, seasonal retail, merchandising, and store standards. Expertise in retail operational standards. Flexibility in your approach to work and the needs of the business. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and IT skills. Organised, structured, and solutions-oriented. Ability to work independently and lead a team. Energetic and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude. Comfortable working in a very fast-paced, productive environment. If you are ready to take on this exciting role as a Retail Area Manager and contribute to the growth and success of our client's business, apply now! The position is based in Newbury, conveniently located just a short walk from the train station. Note: This is a full-time position requiring frequent travel. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
An Area Manager is required for this company to join the team and manage operations across several of their sites. You will build strong relationships with your team, drive revenue through operational efficiency and motivate team members. You will be organised, focused and able to hit deadlines. You will have previous Sales experience and experience of managing large teams across various locations within Business Services or Retail sectors As this role will require travel, a license and vehicle are a must.