Gastronomic Crew Member (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to join their vibrant team in Preston. This role offers the chance to prepare and serve fresh, delicious food in a dynamic environment, while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace. You'll gain invaluable life skills, enjoy flexible hours, and be part of a community that values personality over perfection. With exciting perks like free meals during shifts and discounts for friends and family, this is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your culinary career in a supportive setting. Join a team that celebrates diversity and encourages growth!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Fresh uniform provided

Experience new menus first

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional dishes for guests.
• Enjoy working in a buzzing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Work alongside a talented team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Passion for fresh food

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Gastronomic Crew Member (Hiring Immediately), Preston, Lancashire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Preston, Lancashire, 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 from early June, so you will be fully trained when we open in July!

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—be you, be Wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for 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, you'll play a key role in 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, ensuring guests receive delicious food the Wagamama way.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Want to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy a buzzing environment, stay organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

Wok’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—and 50% off outside 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
• First to experience new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

We also offer 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 vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.