operations manager

belfast | ireland | 30% + quarterly bonus + competitive salary | car allowance

at wagamama, food is life and we’re here to make every bite count. with over 165 restaurants across the UK + Ireland (and growing fast) we’ve been dishing up vibrant, fresh asian inspired flavours since ‘92. it’s all about good food, good vibes, and good company

were looking for an operations manager to join us

ready to dive in and stir things up?

purpose |

ireland’s hospitality scene is alive with possibility. from dublin to belfast, there’s energy, ambition and real momentum, and we’re right in the heart of it

we’ve already brought our soul-filled bowls to liffey valley, dundrum and belfast victoria square + o2 centre, and that’s just the beginning

this isn’t just an ops manager role, this is your chance to lead something meaningful. to take what we’ve started and help turn it into something bigger across ireland

you’ll look after a growing patch of wagamama restaurants, guiding your general managers, lifting your teams and creating spaces that feel welcoming, energetic and full of purpose

you’ll be right there in the middle of it all, from the buzz of service to the detail behind the numbers. you’ll take ownership, make change and spot the small things that make a big difference

you’ll play a key role in what comes next, partnering with our property team to find the right new locations. think cork, galway, more of dublin. we’re open, and you’ll help bring each one to life, from first walkthrough to opening night

you’ll love this role if you...

lead with confidence but keep it grounded

care just as much about people as you do performance

believe in food that brings people together

see opportunity where others might see challenge

and want to be part of something from the start - not just manage, but shape

wok’s in it for you

competitive salary + generous car allowance

30%+ quaterly bonus opportunity

private medical

pension contributions with yearly increase

25 days holiday + all bank holidays

250 euro a month to spend on wagamama food outside of work

life assurance worth four times your salary

discounts across retail, leisure + hospitality

a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality

sound good? let’s make it happen, apply today

feed yourself, feed others

we’re proudly part of disability confident

whoever you are, there’s a seat at our bench for you