Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at a forward-thinking restaurant, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. As a Kitchen Team Member, you'll be at the heart of preparing and serving fresh, high-quality dishes in a dynamic environment. With extensive training, flexible hours, and a supportive team, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your culinary skills while enjoying benefits like free meals and industry-leading family policies. If you're passionate about food and thrive in a lively atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and cooking without microwaves.
• Ability to work in a lively, multicultural team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Ensure guests enjoy delicious food and a positive experience.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

Education

No formal education required

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Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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 of May 2025 and 4th of June 2025. 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 in July!

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be yourself, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be perfect 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, you'll play a vital role in preparing and serving our fresh food to high standards, working alongside a talented, multicultural team. You'll gain key life skills, make friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a passion for fresh food, as we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support personal growth

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.