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

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team where individuality and diversity are celebrated! As a kitchen team member, you'll prepare fresh dishes and work alongside a talented team, gaining valuable life skills and making friends. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a family-friendly policy that supports parents. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a lively environment while contributing to a mission that nourishes from bowl to soul. Be part of a company that values personality over perfection and fosters growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals for friends and family

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Clean uniform provided

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a lively, organized kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Kitchen team member | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection—be yourself, 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 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 high standards 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 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 in our kitchens
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and growth opportunities

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu! Plus 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
• 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 programme

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, are at guests’ discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.