kitchen team member - Celebrates individuality and diversity (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic kitchen team members who celebrate individuality and diversity. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant kitchen environment, preparing fresh dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. You'll gain valuable life skills while being part of a diverse team, ensuring guests enjoy delicious meals the wagamama way. With flexible hours, biweekly pay, and generous discounts, this position is perfect for those looking to kickstart their culinary career or maintain a side hustle.

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Flexible Hours

Free Food on Shift

50% Off Outside Work

Family-Friendly Policy

Fresh Uniform Provided

New Menu Tastings

Recognition Program

Pension Schemes

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Support a positive, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

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kitchen team member - Celebrates individuality and diversity (Hiring Immediately), Bournemouth

Client: wagamama

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen team member | full-time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We appreciate personality over perfection—be you, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role 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 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, making great friends, and ensuring our guests receive 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, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and personal growth

We’d love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free food on shift 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
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer 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. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.