kitchen team member - Diverse Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a kitchen team member in a diverse and inclusive environment. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop key life skills while preparing fresh, delicious dishes. With flexible hours and a supportive team, you’ll enjoy perks like free food on shift and discounts for friends and family. Be part of an exciting journey with a company that celebrates individuality and fosters personal growth. If you have a passion for fresh food and thrive in a buzzing atmosphere, 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 meals outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Exclusive menu previews

Wagamama parties

National recognition programme

Qualifications

• Exceptional dish preparation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Passion for Fresh Food

Job description

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kitchen team member - Diverse Team Environment (Hiring Immediately), south west london

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

south west london, 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

Three decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role for you. With over 165 restaurants and growing in the UK + Ireland, we’re on a mission 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 our 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, keeping organised, and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others through training and personal growth opportunities

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of the tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before pay day 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 your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Fresh, clean uniform provided by us for each shift
• Be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Be known nationwide as a wok star – our national recognition programme

In addition, we offer benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama proudly participates in the disability confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Actual tips vary by restaurant. Tips are left at guests' discretion and are not considered wages, nor are they guaranteed.