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

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at an exciting new restaurant opening in Stockport! As a Kitchen Team Member, you'll prepare and serve fresh dishes while working alongside a diverse team. Enjoy paid training, flexible hours, and perks like free food on shift. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain life skills and be part of a community that values individuality and teamwork. With industry-leading family policies and recognition programs, this role is perfect for anyone looking to grow in a supportive environment. Apply now to be part of something special!

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work meals

Industry-leading family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

New menu experiences

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes and holiday

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and exceptional dishes.
• Ability to work in a buzzing kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to standard with care.
• Ensure guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Organizational Skills

Education

No formal education required

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

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Client:

wagamama

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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, 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

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. Appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or just need a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be for you. With over 165 restaurants and growing in the UK + 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 our 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...

• would love 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
• like buzzing environments, enjoy keeping organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others through training and growth opportunities

We’d love to hear from you

What's in it for you |

• Biweekly pay + share of the 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 work to treat friends + 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 experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, 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 and are at guests’ discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.