kitchen team member - Diverse and Inclusive Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team in a vibrant and inclusive environment where your passion for fresh food can shine. This role offers the opportunity to develop key life skills while working with a talented team from over 100 nationalities. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals on shift, and a range of family-friendly policies. As part of a forward-thinking company, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences and be recognized as a key contributor to our success. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding career in the kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Exclusive menu tastings

Recognition program

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Ability to provide exceptional dishes for guests.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work alongside a diverse team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

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kitchen team member - Diverse and Inclusive Team Environment (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client: Wagamama

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen team member | Full time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being 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 our high standards. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills, make great friends, and ensure 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 support others' growth

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of 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 policies (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
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

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 proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.