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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a dynamic restaurant where your individuality is celebrated. As a kitchen team member, you'll prepare and serve fresh, high-quality dishes, fostering a positive and inclusive environment. This role offers flexible hours, biweekly pay, and the chance to enjoy free meals while working. With a commitment to diversity and personal growth, this is an exciting opportunity to develop key life skills and make lasting friendships in a lively atmosphere. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

First access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and commitment to supporting others' growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work collaboratively with 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), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Wagamama

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 embrace diversity and celebrate individuality. We value personality over perfection — we call it "Be You, Be Wagamama." Whether you're starting 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 at Wagamama, you'll play a vital role in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards. You'll work alongside a talented team representing over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

If you...

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

Wok’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 — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

We also offer benefits such as pension schemes, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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, are at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.