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

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a leading restaurant chain where individuality is celebrated! As a Kitchen Team Member, you'll prepare delicious, fresh food while working alongside a diverse group of colleagues. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and generous discounts on meals. This role not only offers a chance to develop key life skills but also provides a supportive environment for personal growth. Be part of a mission to nourish from bowl to soul, and experience the joy of working in a lively atmosphere that values every team member. If you love fresh food and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off meals outside of work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

First to try new menus

Recognition program

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for providing exceptional dishes for guests.
• Ability to work in a lively environment with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh food to high standards.
• Support a positive, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Passion for fresh food

Organizational skills

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Client:

wagamama

Location:

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 individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection—our motto is "be you, be wagamama." Whether you're looking to start 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 vital role in our kitchen, preparing and serving fresh food to our high standards with care. You'll work alongside a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, gaining key life skills and making great friends, all while ensuring our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

We'd love to hear from you if you...

• Are passionate about providing exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a genuine love for fresh food; we don't use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens
• Enjoy lively environments, are organized, and have excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support others' growth through training and development

Wok's in it for you:

• Biweekly pay plus a 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 to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additional benefits include pension schemes, holiday, 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 at guest discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.