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

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a kitchen team member, where you'll prepare fresh dishes and work in a vibrant environment. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and numerous benefits, including free food and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work for friends and family

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Fresh, clean uniform provided

Nationwide recognition as a wok star

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for fresh food; no microwaves or heat lamps.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Work alongside a diverse team of over 100 nationalities.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Stevenage

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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 from early June so you will be fully trained when we open in July!

Kitchen team member | Full-time

At wagamama, we celebrate differences and appreciate 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, we're on a mission 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 our high standards. You'll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends, all while ensuring our guests enjoy 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
• enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth

We’d love to hear from you

What’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 for 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
• 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 and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages, nor are they guaranteed.