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

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at an innovative restaurant that celebrates individuality and diversity. As a Kitchen Team Member, you will prepare fresh, high-quality dishes while working alongside a talented, diverse team. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals during shifts, and a supportive work environment that fosters personal growth. With a commitment to exceptional service and a family-friendly policy, this role offers a unique opportunity to develop key life skills and build lasting friendships. If you are passionate about food and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect role 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

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to provide exceptional dishes for guests.
• Genuine passion for fresh food without microwaves.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Work in a buzzing environment while 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), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, 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 value personality over perfection — we call it 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 in the UK and Ireland, we're on a mission 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 our 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 genuine passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• Enjoy buzzing environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others through training and personal growth

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 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 programme

We also 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 Disability Confident.

*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.