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

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant multicultural kitchen team as a kitchen team member, where you'll prepare fresh dishes in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop key life skills while working alongside a talented team from over 100 nationalities. Enjoy flexible hours, biweekly pay, and free meals during shifts, along with a range of perks including a family-friendly policy and recognition programs. If you're passionate about food and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off food outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Fresh uniform provided

Experience new menus first

Recognition program

Pension schemes and discounts

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and exceptional dish preparation.
• 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

Passion for Fresh Food

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

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 difference and appreciate personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this could be the role for you. With over 165 restaurants across 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 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...

• Want to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• Have a genuine passion for fresh food — we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy buzzing environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others through training and growth opportunities

Wok’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% outside of work to treat 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 experience our new menus
• Wagamama parties with VIP guests throughout the year
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer 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, are left at guests' discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.