Kitchen Crew Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to join their vibrant team. In this full-time role, you will prepare and serve fresh dishes in a dynamic kitchen environment, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. With a focus on quality and care, you’ll gain valuable life skills and make lasting friendships while ensuring guests enjoy delicious meals. Enjoy flexible hours, free food on shift, and a range of perks including a family-friendly policy and recognition programs. If you have a passion for fresh food and thrive in a buzzing atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus a 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

Try new menus first

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and providing exceptional dishes.
• Ability to work in a buzzing environment and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen team member | Full-time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might 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 at wagamama, you'll play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to standard with care. You'll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy 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, stay organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others through training and growth opportunities

We’d love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus a 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
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, 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.