kitchen team member - Vibrant Multicultural Team Environment (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant multicultural team as a Kitchen Team Member in Leeds, where your passion for fresh food and attention to detail will shine. This role offers flexible hours, biweekly pay, and the chance to work in a lively environment with a diverse team. You'll enjoy free meals, generous discounts, and industry-leading family-friendly policies. Embrace the opportunity to grow and make lasting friendships while ensuring every guest enjoys delicious dishes the wagamama way. If you love being part of a dynamic kitchen team, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% off meals outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Gym memberships

Retail and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food in a vibrant kitchen environment.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work atmosphere.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Passion for Fresh Food

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Kitchen Team Member - Vibrant Multicultural Team Environment (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:

Kitchen Team Member | Part Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate differences and value personality over perfection—it's all about being yourself, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for 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 vital in preparing and serving fresh food to high standards alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities. You'll gain key life skills, make great friends, and ensure 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 lively environments, stay organized, and pay 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 plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free shift meals from our menu plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay plus 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, 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 left at guests' discretion; they are not considered wages or guaranteed.