kitchen team member - Be You, Be Wagamama - Celebrate Your Uniqueness in a Diverse Restaurant E[...]

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a leading restaurant chain that values individuality and fresh food. As a kitchen team member, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dishes while working in a lively atmosphere with a diverse team. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and fantastic perks like free meals and discounts. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop key life skills and build lasting friendships in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and providing exceptional dishes.
• Ability to work in a diverse team and support others' growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Ensure a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

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kitchen team member - Be You, Be Wagamama - Celebrate Your Uniqueness in a Diverse Restaurant Environment (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff

Client: wagamama

Location: Cardiff, 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:

Kitchen team member | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate difference and value personality over perfection—it's all about being you. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for 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 everyone from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a kitchen team member at wagamama, you'll play a vital role in preparing and serving our fresh food to high standards. You'll work with a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends, all while ensuring our guests enjoy 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—no microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift—from our menu—and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be 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.