line chef

wagamama ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay

Share of tips

50% off for friends and family

Free meals on shift

Earned pay with Wagestream

Pension and holiday benefits

Long service awards

Discounts at TRG brands

Job summary

wagamama ltd in Belfast is seeking a line chef to prepare and cook fresh dishes to order, learning new skills and working with a diverse team who share a passion for great food.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, buzzing kitchen, keep your station clean, follow food safety standards, and bring positive energy to every shift while supporting your teammates.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Attention to detail and a passion for fresh food are essential.
• Team-oriented with good communication in a busy kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and follow food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh ingredients with care and precision.
• Cooking dishes to spec while keeping quality and speed high.
• Working closely with the team to keep service smooth.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workstation throughout shifts.
• Following food safety standards to ensure guest safety.
• Bringing positive energy to every shift and supporting teammates.

Job description

line chef | full time

at wagamama, food is life. our kitchens are all about fresh food, prioritising good ingredients and serving dishes that are made to order every time. as a line chef, you’ll prepare and cook the tastiest food for our guests while learning skills for life and working closely with amazing people from all walks of life

what you’ll be doing

• preparing fresh ingredients with care and precision
• cooking dishes to spec, keeping quality and speed high whilst learning skills for life
• working closely with the rest of the team to keep service smooth
• keeping your station clean and organised throughout the shift
• following food safety standards to always keep everyone safe
• bringing positive energy to every shift and supporting your team

you’ll love this role if you...

• love to provide exceptional dishes for our guests
• have a genuine passion for fresh food
• like buzzing environments, keeping organised andpay attention to detail
• foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities

what you’ll get

• a culture that backs your growth, wellbeing and individuality
• biweekly pay and a share of tips
• 50% off for friends and family
• free meals on shift
• early access to earned pay with wagestream
• 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for new parents
• 30% off at other TRG brands (brunning & price pubs, barburrito and more)
• fresh dry-cleaned chef whites, every shift

in addition to this, we offer the usual benefits such as pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships and long service awards

we’re proud to be a disability confident employer. no matter where you’re from or who you are, you’ve got a seat at our bench

feed yourself, feed others

reference: belfastlc2026