kitchen team member

wagamama; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as chefs, offering a supportive training program and unique benefits. With a commitment to fresh, quality food without shortcuts, this role is ideal for team players who appreciate the value of interpersonal connections in a busy kitchen environment.

Benefits

50% discount at wagamama

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Dedicated training programme

Access to wellness councillors

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym and leisure

Qualifications

• No experience needed; training provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Must share values of the wagamama brand.

Responsibilities

• Work in the kitchen preparing fresh dishes.
• Embody the wagamama way in work habits.
• Maintain high standards of food quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Multitasking

Interest in food or cooking

Job description

£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

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 someonewhoshares 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 bea 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

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom