kitchen team member - Paid Training Before Opening (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at an exciting new restaurant opening in Bolton! As a kitchen team member, you'll play a vital role in delivering fresh, delicious dishes while working alongside a talented, multicultural team. This position offers paid training before the grand opening, ensuring you're fully prepared to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on individuality and a positive work culture, you'll gain valuable life skills and make lasting friendships. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and numerous perks that celebrate your contributions. If you have a passion for fresh food and a desire to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Biweekly Pay + Share of Tips

Flexible Hours

Free Shift Meals

50% Off for Friends and Family

Pension Scheme

Gym Memberships

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail & Leisure Discounts

Industry-Leading Family-Friendly Policy

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and exceptional dishes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

Job description

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kitchen team member - Paid Training Before Opening (Hiring Immediately), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

wagamama Cotswolds Designer Outlet is opening in July 2025!

We will be facilitating recruitment days on 21st of May 2025 and 4th of June 2025, so apply today to receive your invite and join our community!

Paid training will start from early June, so you'll be fully trained when we open in July!

Kitchen team member | Full time

Celebrating individuality, wagamama values personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking 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 key in preparing and serving fresh food to standard with care. You'll work alongside a talented, multicultural team and gain valuable life skills, making great friends while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional dishes for 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
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment and support others’ growth

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’s in it for you |

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free shift meals — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work for friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy (expectant or adopting parents receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail & 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. Tips vary by restaurant. Tips are at guest discretion, not guaranteed wages, and are not considered part of salary.