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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team where your uniqueness is celebrated! As a kitchen team member, you'll prepare and serve fresh, delicious dishes while working in a diverse environment. This role offers flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a chance to thrive in a busy setting. Enjoy perks like free food during shifts and discounts for friends and family. If you're passionate about fresh food and eager to grow in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside of Work

26 Weeks Full Pay for Parents

Fresh Uniform Provided

Opportunity to Try New Menus

Wagamama Parties

Pension Scheme

Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional dishes for our guests.
• Thrive in busy environments and support others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Work alongside a diverse team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

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), Plymouth

Client: wagamama

Location: Plymouth, 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 differences and appreciate 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 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 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, all while ensuring our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal candidates will:

• Enjoy providing exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a genuine passion for fresh food; we don't use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrive in busy environments, stay organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and personal growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu—and 50% off outside of work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our 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 proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.