front of house team member

wagamama ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay + tips

Wagestream access

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family leave policy (26 weeks full pay

13 weeks half pay for new parents

Pangaia uniform

Menu previews

Perks and growth opportunities

Pension and holidays

Discounts

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Long service awards

Job summary

wagamama ltd is seeking a Front of House Team Member for evenings and weekends. You will welcome guests, present the menu with enthusiasm and help keep service flowing smoothly from start to finish.

Join a lively team where you’ll enjoy flexible hours, tips, and opportunities to grow within a fast-paced restaurant group. Experience in hospitality is a plus; training is provided to help you shine.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with a welcoming attitude
• Able to describe menu items and offer genuine recommendations
• Thrives in lively, fast-moving environments
• Stays calm, stays switched-on and proactive during busy shifts
• Notices small details and cares about getting them right
• Brings energy and enjoys working as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests on arrival and guide them through the experience
• Present and explain the menu to guests and make recommendations
• Help the team maintain smooth service from start to finish

Skills

People-facing

Food recommendations

Fast-paced environment

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

front of house team member | evenings and weekends

at wagamama, food is life. we're fast paced, full of energy and big on creating brilliant experiences. no scripts, no awkward service, just warm welcomes, real conversations and a team that moves together

from the first hello to the last bowl cleared, you'll help make the restaurant feel alive

the role |

as a front of house team member, you'll be a big part of what makes every shift special. you'll welcome guests in, bring the menu to life and help keep service flowing smoothly from start to finish

it's a role for people who love good food, great vibes and being right in the middle of the action

if you...

• love making people feel welcome and looked after
• enjoy talking about food and making genuine recommendations
• thrive in lively, fast moving environments
• stay calm, switched on and one step ahead when it gets busy
• notice the little things and care about getting them right
• bring good energy and love being part of a team

we'd love to hear from you

wok's in it for you |

• biweekly pay + a share of tips*
• flexible hours to fit around your life
• access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• free food on shift, yes, anything on the menu, plus 50% off outside of work
• industry leading family friendly policy, with 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• pangaia designed uniform, made for you to make your own
• first taste of brand new menu drops before anyone else
• parties, perks and plenty of opportunities to grow with us
• all the good stuff too, pension, holiday, training, discounts, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

we're proud to be a disability confident employer. there's a seat at our bench for everyone

feed yourself, feed others

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests' discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way