kitchen chef

wagamama; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company in London is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join as chefs. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. Candidates should have a passion for food and cooking, and possess strong interpersonal skills. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing fresh dishes while embodying the company's core values of teamwork and community. Perks include a generous food allowance, discounts, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

£13.00 per hour

£14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

50% discount at wagamama

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Dedicated training programme

Internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; training will be provided.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh dishes without microwaves or heat lamps.
• Embody the values of wagamama in daily work.

Skills

Team player

Interest in food or cooking

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Overview

the role for you perks + quirks

• £13.00 per hour
• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift
• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends
• pension scheme + 28 days holiday
• dedicated training programme
• internal progression opportunities
• fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
• kintsugi wellness
• access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
• family friendly policy
• any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
• financial wellbeing support
• access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

What we look for

we're looking for someone who shares our values and can embody the wagamama way through how you show up at work. you'll have an interest in food or cooking, and be a great team player who can work well in a fast-paced environment. you'll have good interpersonal skills and be able to multitask in a kitchen with no microwaves or heat lamps, everything we cook is fresh. you don’t need experience to join us as a chef, we'll provide all the training you need

The wagamama way

• kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet
• three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds
• all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different
• be you, be wagamama