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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at an innovative restaurant chain that values individuality and diversity. As a kitchen team member, you'll be at the heart of the action, preparing fresh dishes and ensuring exceptional service. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to start a culinary career or seeking a rewarding side hustle. Enjoy biweekly pay, free meals on shift, and numerous perks, including a family-friendly policy and recognition programs. This is your chance to thrive in a buzzing kitchen while making great friends and honing your skills!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Exclusive menu tastings

Recognition program

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food and high-quality cooking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Ensure guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Woking, 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 – we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role for you. With over 165 restaurants and growing in the UK + Ireland, our mission is to nourish us all 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. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills and make great friends, all while ensuring our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

If you...

• would love 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

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
• An 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 among the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

In addition, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail & 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.