kitchen team member (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate kitchen team members to join their vibrant team in Chester. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. You'll prepare and serve fresh, high-quality dishes while honing key life skills and building friendships within a supportive team. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a range of exciting perks, including a family-friendly policy and recognition programs. If you have a love for fresh food and thrive in a bustling atmosphere, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

New menu tastings

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional dishes for guests.
• Thrive in a buzzing environment, organized and detail-oriented.

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

Organizational Skills

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

chester, 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 value 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 could 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 a vital part of our kitchen team, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards with care. 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.

We'd love to hear from you if you...

• Enjoy providing exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a genuine passion for fresh food; we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrive in a buzzing environment, are organized, and pay close attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others through training and growth opportunities

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 the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition programme

We also offer standard benefits such as pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure 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. Tip amounts vary by restaurant. Tips are left at guests' discretion and are not considered wages or guaranteed by the company.