Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $66,300.00 - $71,300.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Wagamama is a globally recognized pan-Asian restaurant chain known for its vibrant and wholesome menu offerings, bringing fast, fresh and healthy food options to its guests. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Wagamama operates with a philosophy rooted in continuous improvement, or "kaizen," ensuring every dish and every shift is better than the last. The company deeply values its people, encouraging a culture where each team member’s voice matters, effort is noticed, and growth is taken seriously. At Wagamama, employees don’t just work; they build skills, confidence, and careers alongside others who are passionate about their craft and committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. This establishment is dedicated to fostering an environment where bold ideas are welcomed, learning never stops, and every interaction with guests is guided by genuine hospitality and respect.
The Bar + Service Manager role at Wagamama is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all guest-facing operations in a high-volume pan-Asian restaurant setting. This includes managing the bar program, ensuring consistent and outstanding beverage execution, and maintaining smooth service flow across the dining room, bar, and kitchen. The manager acts as the critical link between these areas, harmonizing operations to deliver a seamless and memorable experience for guests. Alongside overseeing the team’s performance, the role supports Wagamama’s financial goals by managing labor budgets and beverage costs while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations. This position demands a dynamic leader with a strong background in restaurant management and bar operations, capable of training and motivating staff to uphold the brand’s hospitality standards. The role requires a hands-on approach in daily operations, floor coordination, guest engagement, and administrative duties such as scheduling, payroll, and reporting key performance indicators like sales and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and beverage, possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and has the stamina to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. With benefits that promote work-life balance and professional growth, this employment opportunity at Wagamama invites candidates looking to build a meaningful career in the hospitality industry to apply and grow with one of the most respected and innovative restaurant brands globally.
The Bar + Service Manager role at Wagamama is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing all guest-facing operations in a high-volume pan-Asian restaurant setting. This includes managing the bar program, ensuring consistent and outstanding beverage execution, and maintaining smooth service flow across the dining room, bar, and kitchen. The manager acts as the critical link between these areas, harmonizing operations to deliver a seamless and memorable experience for guests. Alongside overseeing the team’s performance, the role supports Wagamama’s financial goals by managing labor budgets and beverage costs while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations. This position demands a dynamic leader with a strong background in restaurant management and bar operations, capable of training and motivating staff to uphold the brand’s hospitality standards. The role requires a hands-on approach in daily operations, floor coordination, guest engagement, and administrative duties such as scheduling, payroll, and reporting key performance indicators like sales and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and beverage, possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and has the stamina to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. With benefits that promote work-life balance and professional growth, this employment opportunity at Wagamama invites candidates looking to build a meaningful career in the hospitality industry to apply and grow with one of the most respected and innovative restaurant brands globally.
Job Requirements
- ability to stand and walk for extended periods (potentially 10+ hours)
- ability to lift and carry up to 25-40 lbs as needed
- availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment
- depending on business needs, requires up to 55 hours per week
- potential of 5% travel
Job Qualifications
- 2-5+ years of restaurant management experience, including bar oversight
- strong knowledge of bar operations, beverage programs, and responsible alcohol service
- demonstrated leadership and team development skills
- financial acumen with experience managing labor and beverage cost controls
- speak and understand English
- strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Job Duties
- Deliver warm, energetic, and personable guest service while creating a welcoming Wagamama dining experience
- engage with guests, manage feedback, and resolve issues promptly
- monitor service flow and pacing to optimize guest experience and table turns
- ensure service standards are consistently followed at every touchpoint
- oversee all bar operations, including cleanliness, organization, and execution
- ensure accurate recipes, proper presentation, and consistent portioning
- train and develop bartenders on cocktails, beer, wine, sake, and juice offerings
- support team upselling through strong knowledge of beverage pairings
- monitor alcohol service to ensure legal and responsible service practices
- manage bar inventory, ordering, costs and vendor relationships
- track comps, discounts, voids, spills and bar reporting to ensure accuracy and accountability
- recruit, hire, train, and coach front of house staff
- set performance expectations, provide regular feedback and corrective action
- lead pre shift meetings to communicate priorities, menu updates, and beverage features
- promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and guest first service
- oversee daily front of house operations including seating flow and reservations
- ensure staffing levels meet forecasted business needs across dining room and bar
- coordinate with kitchen leadership to maintain pacing and resolve service bottlenecks
- support menu knowledge, allergen awareness, and proper service styles across the team
- manage labor to budget through scheduling and shift oversight
- drive revenue through strong service standards, upselling, and beverage program execution
- support cost control by monitoring comps, voids, discounts, and beverage waste
- ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations
- ensure the front of house and bar are clean, organized, and inspection ready
- enforce company policies, procedures, and local/state labor laws
- sanitation and food safety certification, local/state laws
- assist with schedules, payroll, and operational reporting
- track key performance indicators such as sales, labor %, beverage cost %, and guest satisfaction
- oversee front of house and bar inventory and ordering needs
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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