Team Member

itsu; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thursday pay

Early wage access

Paid breaks and lunch

Discounts for family & friends

28 days paid holidays

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Gym and retailer discounts

Team events

Job summary

Itsu is recruiting a Team Member to join our vibrant stores in the UK. You’ll cut, roll and prepare our iconic maki and dishes with care, while delivering warm, fast service to customers.

No experience is required—training is provided both in-store and through our app/Academy courses to help you shine. We offer a supportive team and a clear path for growth across our stores.

Qualifications

• No experience? We'll teach you everything you need to know.
• Hands-on training in-store and digital learning through our app and Academy courses.
• Training will give you confidence and skills to shine.

Responsibilities

• Cutting fresh fish and preparing ingredients
• Rolling maki and creating our famous itsu dishes
• Cooking with care and precision
• Maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety
• Delivering excellent customer service with a smile

Job description

We are itsu, the leading Asian-inspired quick-service retail and grocery brand with over 80 restaurants across the UK and Belgium, and a growing wholesale business across Europe and beyond. Our renowned delicious food made fresh in every restaurant, every day, has made itsu a top choice for healthy eating.

In addition to our restaurants, itsu [grocery] offers a range of high-quality Asian-inspired foods available online and in supermarkets. We are excited to be one of the leading brands in this specific group and have ambitious plans for continued growth both domestically and globally.

With its best-in-class-food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

Start as a Team Member and earn up to £14.05 per hour, including an hourly bonus* and NO zero hours contracts!

this is the job

• Cutting fresh fish and preparing ingredients
• Rolling maki and creating our famous itsu dishes
• Cooking with care and precision
• Maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety
• Delivering excellent customer service with a smile

No experience? No problem! We'll teach you everything you need to know. Your training will be a mix of hands-on learning in-store, supported by your team and managers, and digital learning through our app and Academy courses. This will give you the confidence and skills to shine.

• we pay our bonus after your initial training!

Even more, if you're looking to grow, itsu is the place for you. 90% of our shop managers and 30% of our Academy team [head office] started as itsu team members… you could be one of them!

If you love working in a vibrant place, are restless to help [your team and customers] and preparing food is your passion -

this is you

• I take pride [in what I do]
• I care [for people]
• I want to grow [myself & others]
• I build trust [around me]

This Is What We Offer

• Pay every Thursday and if your expenses get out of hand, we've got you covered with early wage access via Wagestream.
• Your breaks are paid, and your beautiful healthy lunch is on us every day!
• Invite your family and friends over for a meal with a 50% discount in every itsu shop.
• Enjoy 28 days of paid holidays
• With our top of class learning programs and career progression opportunities, you can quickly earn up to £14.00 as a 'Team Member Pro' [including hourly bonus], or £14.75 [including hourly bonus] + quarterly bonus if you are a Team Leader [with guaranteed full-time hours].
• We will pay for when you are unwell and can't work with our income & critical protection.
• We care about your health, so we offer free-to-you online GP and access to mental health therapists 24/7. For your welfare, our managers are fully trained in Mental Health First aid.
• If you enjoy shopping or exercising you will love our discounts at major retailers and gym memberships!
• At itsu, we love having fun and recognize our teams. We offer one of a kind social, family and sport events.

Just like you, we are very passionate about sustainability, please check our sustainability milestones here.

No matter what you do at itsu, it's important to us that everyone has access to the same opportunities. We are a truly diverse bunch, from all walks of life and you'll always be encouraged to be your true self.