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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
Job Title - Area Manager (Midlands) Contract - Full Time, Permanent Salary - £40,000 Car Allowance Fuel Card Location: Midlands Region / Hybrid Opportunity SF Recruitment are currently working with a well-established UK based Retail company to recruit for an experienced Area Manager to join them on a full time, permanent basis. You will be responsible for managing the smooth business operations of a hand full of small UK based sites located in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. This will include visiting each site at least 1-2 times per month, with the remainder of your role having flexibility of hybrid/remote working. A company car and fuel card will be provided, however, living within one of the areas listed above would be highly advantageous. As an Area Manager, your daily responsibilities will include the below: - Preparing for monthly audit meetings/reports. - Compliance management. - Stakeholder and supplier engagement. - Contract Management - Review specifications on behalf of the company. - Stock management - managing lead times and product lifecycle. - Ensuring each site achieves sales budget/target agreements. - Review monthly P&L reports and operating systems to identify areas of improvement, maintain profitable areas and minimise future business risks. - Employee Management and Engagement - providing upskilling, training and managerial support and advice. - Facilities and equipment management - including waste management. - Prepare procurement and performance reports on a weekly and monthly basis. - Quality control. - Managing and ensuring adherence to all Health and Safety rules and regulations. The successful Area Manager will have previous experience managing a successful portfolio of stores/sites, and have a proven track record of improving and maintaining service and performance levels. You will also need to have had experience in: - Building strong business relationships with your senior leadership teams and maintain clear and effective communication to achieve set business objectives together. - Responsible for handling, investigating and resolving any onsite issues relating to Health and Safety, Employee Performance or Customer Complaints. - Carrying out competitor market research to understand current and upcoming sales trends. - Report directly into the Operations Director and work closely alongside Finance, Operations and HR. - Retail industry experience would be highly advantageous but not essential. To apply for the 'Area Manager' opportunity you must be currently living in the UK, and hold a Full UK Driving Licence. If you believe you meet the above required experience, please click 'Apply Now' with a copy of your updated CV.