Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Kitchen Team Member at a renowned dining establishment in Southampton. This role is perfect for those looking to kickstart their culinary career or seeking a vibrant side hustle. Join a diverse team dedicated to preparing fresh, high-quality dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of enticing perks, including free meals during shifts and discounts for family and friends. If you're passionate about food and thrive in a bustling environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Experience new menus

Recognition programme

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food without using microwaves.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Work alongside a diverse team ensuring guests receive delicious meals.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Culinary Team Associate (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Southampton, 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. Apply today to receive your invite and join our community!

Paid training will start in early June, so you'll be fully trained when we open in July!

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it "be you, be wagamama." Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're on a mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

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 team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills and make great friends, all while ensuring our guests receive 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 buzzing environments, staying organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others through training and personal growth

We’d love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + 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 of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to experience new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a "wok star" through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages, nor are they guaranteed.