Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Company: Wagamama
Location: New York
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

*wagamama welcomes you to the bench. *

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

*be you. be an assistant general manager at wagamama and our story!* take a seat and apply today for our agm position. we're a casual dining, energetic full-service restaurant serving the best asain cuisine with a curated bar program. if you don't know who we are and what we stand for check us out on youtube wagamama: *https://youtu.be/gQgliJFUXlM*

a successful AGM at wagamama cares about creating a positive environment for our team + guests. They drive restaurant performance and deliver amazing results by attracting and hiring top talent and developing and coaching talent to be the best they can be.

*benefits + compensation:*

o base salary starts at $65,000- $70,000 per year

o quarterly performance bonus plan available

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 atlanta! we are committed to developing a vibrant, successful business within the usa.

*be you, be part of it*

being the best agm means being the person who drives performance in the front of house. our fantastic training program will help you be the best you can be.

o an 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 GM 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 FOH 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: y*ou'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

o discounts when eating with friends + family.

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/

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Paid training
* Vision insurance
Shift:
* 10 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift



Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)
* Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* New York, NY 10019 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* New York, NY 10019: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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