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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a kitchen team member at an exciting new restaurant opening in July 2025! This role offers the chance to work alongside a diverse group of talented individuals, preparing delicious, fresh dishes without the use of microwaves. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a host of benefits including free meals during shifts and generous parental leave. With a focus on individuality and teamwork, this is an opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment while making great friends. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of something special from day one!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for parents

Clean uniform provided

First to experience new menus

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a nationwide wok star

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps used.
• Ability to work in a lively environment and stay organized.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

Organizational Skills

Education

No formal education required

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kitchen team member - Paid Training Before Opening (Hiring Immediately), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: wagamama

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 May 2025 and 4th June 2025, so wait no longer + apply today to receive your invite and join our community!

Paid training will start from early June so you will be fully trained when we open our doors 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 could be the role 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 play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving 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...

• want 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 lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others’ growth through training

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free food on shift – anything from our menu! Plus 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
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our programme

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday, 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. Tips vary by restaurant and are at guests’ discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.