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

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a kitchen team member to join their vibrant Southampton location. This full-time role celebrates individuality and diversity, offering a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where fresh food is a priority. As part of a talented team, you'll gain essential life skills while ensuring guests receive delicious meals the right way. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals on shift, and a host of perks, including a family-friendly policy and recognition programs. 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 outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Try new menus first

Recognition programme

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Ability to provide exceptional dishes for guests.
• Strong organizational skills in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Passion for fresh food

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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 appreciate 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 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 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.

If you...

• want to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• have a passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• enjoy a buzzing environment, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others through training and growth opportunities

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’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 to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• 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 and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.