Job Description
hybrid 1x a week | london | competitive salary + 20% bonus
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at wagamama, food is life and we’re here to make every bite count. with over 165 restaurants across the UK (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 a estates manager + to join us r
ready to dive in and stir things up?
purpose |
as the estates manager at wagamama, you will be responsible for all estates matters across the wagamama uk + roi estate
you will support with the overall delivery of the property strategy, the day to day management of the wagamama estate and will drive value through negotiating asset management opportunities, whilst keeping property expenditure to a minimum through management of external consultants and leveraging landlord relationships
key accountabilities |
- lead commercial negotiations on asset management events
support the refurbishment of restaurants by negotiating licences to alter, to ensure programmes are met and works are documented correctly
proactively manage the external business rates surveyors, service charge + insurance consultants to drive down property costs
management of any lease exits/disposals including negotiation of reduction of dilapidations
day to day property management of restaurant estate across the UK & ROI
ownership of the property reporting and database ensuring complete data integrity and clear concise reporting supported by the property administrator
proactive management of the sublet portfolio
taking full responsibility of the rent run to ensure it is signed off and processed in a timely manner, working with the finance team
responsibility of ensuring all property cost invoices are reviewed/approved in a timely manner with the support of external consultants and property administrator
support risk and facilities teams with any property related matters to ensure restaurants are always fully compliant
support on financial year budgeting
key skills + role requirements |
- extensive relevant property experience within a large, multi-site organisation
proven track record of leading, developing and inspiring skilled teams to achieve continuous improvement
excellent planning and organising skills
strong negotiating skills
resilience and commitment
methodical with great attention to detail
ideally chartered surveyor
excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and an ability to confidently present to all audiences
you will ideally be based in the southeast within reasonable commuting distance from our head office in london bridge, although xwwtmva due to the nature of the role, frequent travel is to be expected
full UK driving licence is essential
what’s in it for you |
- hybrid working (only 1x a week in london hq, the rest at home)
20% bonus
come as you are culture, with modern offices, fresh fruit and soft drinks
£200 monthly wagamama food allowance — enjoy all your favourite dishes on us!
private healthcare cover
3% pension contribution
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
+ further discounts across retail, hospitality & leisure — perks that make life sweeter
supporting you every step of the way! family-friendly pay: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
nothing brings people together like great food. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our table | because food is the ultimate connector, and here everyone belong