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

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team at a forward-thinking restaurant where diversity is celebrated! As a kitchen team member, you will play a vital role in preparing delicious dishes from scratch, ensuring high standards of quality and service. This position offers flexible hours, biweekly pay, and tips, making it perfect for those looking to balance work with personal pursuits. Enjoy perks like free meals during shifts, generous discounts, and a supportive work culture that values your individuality. If you are passionate about fresh food and want to grow in a vibrant environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Clean uniform provided

First access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and providing exceptional dishes.
• Ability to work in a lively, diverse kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

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), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: wagamama

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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, our mission is to nourish everyone from bowl to soul.

The role |

As a kitchen team member, you'll be essential in preparing and serving our fresh food to high standards, working with a talented team of over 100 nationalities. You'll gain valuable life skills, make great friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a passion for fresh food (we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps)
• Enjoy lively environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free on-shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Clean uniform provided for each shift
• First access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our team members. They vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.