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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a kitchen team member to join their vibrant and diverse team. This role offers the chance to work in a lively environment, preparing and serving fresh dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. You'll gain key life skills, make lasting friendships, and contribute to a positive workplace culture. With flexible hours, generous food benefits, and a commitment to supporting your growth, this position is perfect for anyone passionate about food and teamwork. Join a company that celebrates individuality and offers a family-friendly policy to support its employees.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Looking for someone who enjoys lively environments and fosters a positive work atmosphere.
• Must have a genuine passion for fresh food and provide exceptional dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards with care.
• Work with a diverse team while ensuring guests enjoy delicious meals.

Skills

Passion for fresh food

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

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

Client: wagamama

Location: york

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 individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—it's all about being you, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for 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 from bowl to soul.

The role:

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

We’re looking for someone who:

• Wants to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• Has a genuine passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• Enjoys lively environments, staying organized, and paying attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and supports others’ growth through training and development

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—anything from our menu—and 50% off outside of work for 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
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

We also offer benefits like pension schemes, holiday, 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 and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.