Kitchen Team Member | Full Time
At Wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. With over 160 UK restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. Inspired by fast-paced Japanese ramen bars since 1992, Wagamama is a celebration of Asian food brought to life.
We’re looking for a Kitchen Team Member to join us on our journey of true nourishment.
The Role
As a Kitchen Team Member at Wagamama, you'll play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to standard with care. Working alongside a talented and diverse team, you will gain key life skills and make great friends, all while ensuring our guests receive delicious food the Wagamama way. Whether you're looking to start a career as a chef or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role for you.
Perks & Quirks
* £12.50 per hour + £27.30 average tips per week*
* £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift
* Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
* 50% discount at Wagamama + 30% off all other TRG brands with family and friends
* Pension scheme + 28 days holiday
* Dedicated training programme
* Internal progression opportunities | Fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
* Kintsugi wellness | Access to counselors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
* Family-friendly policy | Expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
* Financial wellbeing support | Access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments
What We Look For
We’re seeking someone who shares our values and embodies the Wagamama way through their attitude at work. You should have an interest in food or cooking, be a team player, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask in a kitchen without microwaves or heat lamps are essential, as all our dishes are made fresh. No experience needed; we provide all necessary training.
The Wagamama Way
Kaizen, meaning ‘good change,’ is at our core. It influences every dish, drives us to improve, and reflects our commitment to championing change in communities and on the planet. With three decades of acting differently, we celebrate personality over perfection, welcoming everyone and their unique stories. We promise to support you, build trust, and create safe spaces for open conversations.
All we ask is for you to bring your authentic self and what makes you different.
Be you, be Wagamama
Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. Average tips are based on our back-of-house team positions across all UK restaurants from 29/05/23 to 02/07/23. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.
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