kitchen team member - Diverse Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse kitchen team as a Kitchen Team Member, where your individuality is celebrated. This role offers an exciting opportunity to prepare fresh, high-quality dishes in a lively environment. You'll develop essential life skills and build lasting friendships while ensuring guests enjoy delicious meals. With flexible hours, generous perks like free food on shift, and industry-leading family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those looking to start their culinary journey or seeking a fulfilling side hustle. Embrace your passion for food and be part of a team that values personality over perfection.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off for friends and family

Family-friendly policies

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and exceptional dishes.
• Ability to thrive in a lively kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Team Member - Diverse Team Environment (Hiring Immediately), Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Wagamama

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Kitchen Team Member | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role offers a vibrant environment where personality is valued over perfection. 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, you'll be integral to our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to high standards alongside a talented, multicultural team. You'll develop key life skills, forge great friendships, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

About You:

• You love providing exceptional dishes for guests
• You have a passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• You thrive in a lively environment, are organized, and attentive to details
• You foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

What’s in it for You:

• Biweekly pay plus tips share
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

We also offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be You, Be Wagamama

Wagamama is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for our team; actual tips vary by restaurant and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.