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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic kitchen team members to join their vibrant team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, preparing and serving fresh dishes without the use of microwaves or heat lamps. With a focus on inclusivity and personal growth, you'll develop key life skills while making great friends. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and a range of exciting perks, including free food on shift and discounts. If you have a passion for food and a desire to provide exceptional service, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + tips sharing

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for parents

Uniform provided

Wagamama parties

Recognition as a wok star

Pension and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and cooking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food with care.
• Ensure guests enjoy delicious meals.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Education

No formal education required

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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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. Apply today to receive your invite and join our community!

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

Kitchen team member | Full-time

Celebrating difference and appreciating personality over perfection, wagamama is about being you. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be for you. With over 165 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a kitchen team member, you'll play a key role in preparing and serving fresh food to standard with care. Working with a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, you'll gain key life skills and make great friends, ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional dishes for our 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
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

We’d love to hear from you

Wok’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + tips sharing
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours for your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policy: 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Be the first to try new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% yours; they vary by restaurant and are at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.