Team Member

itsu; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

itsu, a leading Asian-inspired fast food brand, is hiring Team Members in Leeds. This role offers an hourly wage starting at £13.55 with opportunities to grow in a supportive environment that values teamwork, pride, and trust. Enjoy paid breaks, discounts, and access to personal health services.

Benefits

Paid breaks and free meals

50% discount for family and friends

28 days paid holidays

Top-class learning programs

Early wage access via Wagestream

Mental health support and training

Discounts at major retailers

Social, family, and sport events

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; training provided.
• Looking for team-oriented individuals with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Working in the kitchen and preparing food.
• Helping team members and customers in a vibrant environment.

Skills

Pride in work

Caring for people

Desire to grow

Building trust

Job description

We are itsu, the leading Asian-inspired quick-service retail and grocery brand with over 80 restaurants across the UK, Belgium, and France, 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.

Apply now for the chance to join one of our teams! It only takes two minutes...

Start as a Team Member and earn up to £13.55 per hour, including an hourly bonus and NO zero hours contracts!

As a Team Member, you will be working in one of our beautiful kitchens. You do not need any previous experience; we will teach you everything! Even more, if you want to grow, itsu is the right 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! We love to grow our teams.

We pay our bonus after your initial training!

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

This is you. 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 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 online GP and access to mental health therapists 24/7. 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 unique social, family, and sport events.

Just like you, we are very passionate about sustainability. Please check our milestones here: https://www.itsu.com/sustainability-sourcing/sustainability-milestones/

No matter what you do at itsu, everyone should have access to the same opportunities. We are a truly diverse team from all walks of life, and you'll always be encouraged to be your true self.