Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Kitchen Team Member at an exciting new Wagamama location. This role celebrates individuality and offers a chance to develop key life skills while preparing fresh, high-quality dishes. Enjoy perks like biweekly pay, flexible hours, and free food on shift. Be part of a diverse team where your passion for food and commitment to excellence will shine. With a focus on personal growth and community, this position is perfect for anyone looking to make their mark in a lively culinary environment.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

30% earnings access before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food and cooking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Support a positive, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Passion for fresh food

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately), Manchester

Client:

Wagamama

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Wagamama Cotswolds Designer Outlet is opening in July 2025!

We will be facilitating recruitment days on 21st May 2025 and 4th June 2025, so wait no longer and apply today to receive your invite and join our community!

Paid training will start from early June so you will be fully trained when we open our doors in July!

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

Celebrating individuality, we value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role:

As a Kitchen Team Member at Wagamama, you'll be a vital part of our kitchen team, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards with care. You'll work alongside a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a genuine passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and growth opportunities

We’d love to hear from you!

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

We also offer benefits like pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips may vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.