Team Member

itsu; Leeds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thursday pay

Early wage access via Wagestream

Paid breaks

50% family discount

28 days paid holiday

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

itsu is hiring Team Members for our vibrant UK stores. You’ll help prepare fresh ingredients, roll maki, and serve customers with a smile in a fast-paced environment.

No prior experience needed — we’ll train you with hands-on in-store sessions and digital learning through our app and Academy courses. There are clear progression paths to Team Member Pro and Team Leader with increased hours and pay, including bonuses.

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!

As a Team Member, you’ll be working in one of our beautiful stores, where you’ll be:

• 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 -

We are looking for people displaying the four itsu qualities:

• 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' paid holiday
• With our industry‑leading learning programmes and career progression opportunities, you can progress to Team Member Pro and earn up to £14.45 per hour [including bonus], or become a Team Leader earning £15.05 per hour [including bonus], 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 access to an 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 recognise our teams. We offer one‑of‑a‑kind social, family and sporting 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.