kitchen team member - Paid Training Before Opening (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at an exciting new wagamama location! As a kitchen team member, you'll prepare fresh dishes in a supportive environment, gaining essential skills and making lasting friendships. Enjoy flexible hours, paid training, and fantastic perks like free meals and discounts. Be part of a mission to nourish from bowl to soul, where your passion for food and teamwork will shine. This is your chance to kickstart a rewarding career in a dynamic setting, surrounded by a diverse team that celebrates individuality and growth.

Benefits

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Biweekly pay

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Pension schemes

Holiday entitlement

Gym memberships

Long service awards

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Ensure guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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kitchen team member - Paid Training Before Opening (Hiring Immediately), West Midlands

Client:

wagamama

Location:

West Midlands

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 + 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

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or just seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role for you. With over 165 restaurants and growing across the UK and Ireland, we're on a mission to nourish us all 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 our 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...

• would love 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 opportunities

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of the 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 + 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 our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday entitlement, 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 vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.