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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic kitchen team members to join their vibrant team in Cheltenham. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a lively restaurant environment, where diversity and individuality are celebrated. You'll be preparing fresh, high-quality dishes while gaining valuable life skills and making lasting friendships. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and fantastic perks like free food on shift and discounts for friends and family. Join a workplace that values inclusivity and personal growth while being part of a mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside work

Extended paid leave

Uniform provided

New menu tastings

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional dishes.
• Genuine love for fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work with a diverse team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Passion for Fresh Food

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Cheltenham

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 diversity and individuality. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're on a mission to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a kitchen team member, you'll be essential in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards. You'll work with a talented team from over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

About you:

• Passionate about providing exceptional dishes
• Genuine love for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy lively environments, organized, with excellent attention to detail
• Supportive of a positive, inclusive work environment and personal growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours for your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work to share with friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy with extended paid leave
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holidays, training, cycle to work scheme, 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 directly to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.