At wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. With over 165 UK restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul, inspired by fast-paced Japanese ramen bars since 1992. A celebration of Asian food brought wagamama to life.
We’re looking for a sustainability project manager to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment. This is an exciting opportunity for a sustainability expert to join our team here at wagamama. In this role, you will drive energy-saving solutions, helping us to make a meaningful impact on our environmental footprint.
As a project manager, you will take charge of our current sustainability initiatives while introducing new projects that promote energy efficiency and reduce waste. You will play a vital role in driving cost savings by reviewing and optimizing our existing practices and work across multiple teams to help provide meaningful solutions and better ways of working.
The Role
* Management of AMR data processes: Oversee the installation of AMR meters and coordinate with the Energy Consultancy Association to record installation dates and locations.
* Energy consumption analysis: Analyze non-standard or out-of-hours energy consumption flagged in financial reports. Identify trends and anomalies, and collaborate with operations teams to address consumption issues.
* Site visits & coordination: Conduct site visits to assess energy consumption issues and work with HVAC and maintenance contractors to implement solutions.
* External resource management: Collaborate with the Zero Carbon Forum to coordinate initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and fostering positive behavioral changes.
* Initiative development: Identify and test new energy-saving initiatives and equipment, engaging stakeholders throughout the trial and rollout phases to ensure alignment with maintenance and project teams.
* Kitchen electrification: Lead the preparation and rollout of kitchen electrification, prioritizing projects based on cost, carbon savings, and consumption reductions. Collaborate with contractors to minimize business interruptions.
* Lighting management: Streamline the lighting replacement process, ensuring restaurants receive the correct LED specifications.
* Water usage review: Assess current water usage across all sites and develop a business case for sub-meter installations to monitor high water consumption areas.
* Waste reduction initiatives: Review waste management practices, identifying opportunities for reduction in waste generation and optimizing bin usage and collection frequency.
* Networking: Connect with industry peers in the hospitality sector to share best practices and explore potential opportunities for wagamama.
What We Look For
* Genuine passion for sustainability and energy-saving practices with the required knowledge to put things into practice.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with various stakeholders.
* Passion for environmental issues and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
* Experience in energy management, waste reduction, or water conservation is a plus.
What’s in it for You
* A competitive salary.
* 20% discretionary annual bonus entitlement.
* Hybrid working – based 2 days a week in our HQ in London Bridge, and the rest at site or home.
* Wagamama food allowance - £200 monthly food allowance to spend with family/friends + 30% discount at wagamama + other TRG brands.
* Private healthcare.
* Pension contribution.
* 25 days holiday + all bank holidays.
* Various discounts across retail, hospitality + leisure.
* Internal progression opportunities through our wagamama development + training academy, including apprenticeships + study fund.
* Kintsugi wellness - access to counselors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure.
* Family-friendly policies - enhanced pay entitlements and support for those growing their families.
* Financial wellbeing support - access to loans repaid through your salary.
The Wagamama Way
Kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. It shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. Our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. Committed to championing change in both our communities and the impact on the planet.
Three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection. Welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. We promise to have your back. Working together to build close bonds of trust and support, creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts and open minds.
All we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different.
Be you, be wagamama.
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
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