Assistant General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a business still driven by its founders Mark Selby and Thomasina Miers (Masterchef winner). We are passionate about sustainability and believe good food doesn't have to 'cost the earth'. We aim to spread our love and commitment for our planet and people, whilst sharing our love for Mexican Street Food. With all our food cooked from scratch every day, we pride ourselves on serving up authentic Mexican flavours!
As an Assistant General Manager you will:
- Fully support your General Manager, driving sales and controlling costs
- Deputise for the General Manager in their absence
- Lead by example and take pride in everything you do
- Create a fun environment for your team
- Champion your team through recognition
- Look for opportunities and have a can-do attitude
- Be a hands-on and support teamwork
- Promote positive thinking within your teams
Perks of being Assistant General Manager at Wahaca:
- Flight to Mexico after 2 years for everyone!
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- 4 weeks paid off after 5 years with us
- Free nutritious food every day
- 70% off food when you dine with us plus 3 friends! (at all Wahaca and DF Tacos every day of week)
- Annual company 'Fiestaval'(we close all our restaurants for a day full of funfair rides, music, food, drinks and more to celebrate our entire team)! plus lots of socials with your team
- Earn up to £1000 referral bonus
- £100 off your bill after 3 months working with us to show off your workplace to family and friends
- Food Safety Level 3 and Mental Health training provided
- And much more...
Wahaca is the leading Mexican restaurant in the UK and winners of R200 Sustainability Award and Deliveroo's Best Mexican Restaurant! We are deeply values driven and People obsessed, our teams are at the core of everything we do.
With exciting times ahead, this is your chance to get involved in a fantastic brand! Join us now!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant General Manager roles across Wahaca's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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