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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a kitchen team member to join their diverse and inclusive team in Southampton. This exciting role involves preparing and serving fresh food, ensuring high standards while working alongside a vibrant team. With opportunities for personal growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence. Enjoy biweekly pay, flexible hours, and a range of perks including free meals and discounts. If you're ready to make a difference in a lively kitchen, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Biweekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Free Shift Meals

50% Off Meals Outside Work

26 Weeks Full Pay for Expectant Parents

Uniform Provided

Recognition Program

Pension Schemes

Gym Memberships

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Passion for providing exceptional dishes and fresh food.
• Ability to work in a lively kitchen environment with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

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

Client: Wagamama

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 yourself, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be 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 be essential in preparing and serving our fresh food to high standards. You'll work alongside a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a passion for fresh food—no 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' growth through training

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 shift meals from our menu + 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try our new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

We also offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.