1st Assistant Manager

Wahaca; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Mexican restaurant in the UK is seeking a 1st Assistant Manager to support the management team and inspire staff to deliver exceptional hospitality. The role requires leadership skills and a passion for ensuring every guest enjoys a vibrant dining experience. Candidates must have experience in hospitality and be committed to driving team progression. This position offers perks like significant discounts, free meals, and a flight ticket to Mexico after two years.

Benefits

70% off food when dining with up to 3 friends

£100 to celebrate your probation

Free nutritious meal every time you work

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay

FREE flight ticket to Mexico after 2 years

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality management.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Passion for delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Support management team in running the restaurant.
• Inspire and lead the team to deliver great guest experiences.
• Ensure food and drink are served to standard.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Team Inspiration

Job description

Our story:

Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK, founded by Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner) and Mark Selby. Inspired by their time in Mexico and a mission to prove to the UK just how vibrant and delicious Mexican food is, championing great British produce and sourcing ingredients locally.

Wahaca remains deeply rooted in the values set by our founders. By showing pride, staying humble, choosing integrity, having fun, and thinking positively, our team serves a taste of Mexican sunshine. With an upbeat atmosphere and chef made dishes, we believe that every meal should be an adventure, every guest a friend, and every moment an opportunity to create lasting memories.

We are currently looking for a 1st Assistant Manager who will support management team in driving our brand standards forward, a hospitality leader who can truly inspire their team to deliver that WOW-worthy experience to every guest.

How you'll drive success:

• Support your management team in all aspects of the running the restaurant
• Inspire and lead your team from the front, ensuring all guests are served up a taste of Mexican sunshine
• Champion a positive environment and deeply care about your team, driving their progression
• Show pride in ensuring each dish and each drink is served up to spec each and every time - as though Tommi made it herself!

At Wahaca, we believe our team deserves the best, and here are just some of our perks:

FINANCIAL:

• 70% off food when dining at Wahaca with up to 3 friends
• £100 to celebrate your probation in Wahaca
• Up to £1000 through friend referrals
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption pay
• Early access to wages, financial support and discounts through Wagestream

HEALTH AND WELLBEING:

• Free, nutritious meal every time you work, freshly made by our talented chefs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support from our trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Time off for when needed; like your child's first day at school
• Sabbatical - 4 weeks paid off work - every 5 years

DEVELOPMENT:

• FREE flight ticket to Mexico after 2 years with us!
• Own development plan and clear career path

SOCIAL:

• Unwind and turn up the fun at one of our many events across the year
• Our very own Masterchef and Cocktail competitions
• The fun is in your hands with allocated funds and time to drive the fun with your team

If you're inspired by what you've read and have a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team!

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