Kitchen Team Member

Role Overview

At wagamama, food is at the heart of everything we do. Our kitchens focus on fresh ingredients, delivering dishes made to order each time. As a kitchen team member, you will be involved in preparing and cooking delicious meals for our guests while gaining valuable skills and collaborating with a diverse and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carefully and precisely prepare fresh ingredients.
• Cook meals to specification, maintaining high standards of quality and speed, while learning useful culinary skills.
• Coordinate effectively with team members to ensure smooth service operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your workstation throughout each shift.
• Adhere strictly to food safety guidelines to protect everyone’s health.
• Bring a positive attitude to each shift and assist your colleagues as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Passionate about delivering outstanding dishes to guests.
• Genuine enthusiasm for fresh food ingredients and preparation.
• Enjoy dynamic, busy environments, staying organized and attentive to detail.
• Committed to promoting a positive and inclusive workplace, supporting others through training and growth opportunities.

What We Offer

• A supportive culture encouraging your personal growth, wellbeing, and individuality.
• Biweekly salary payments plus a share of tips.
• 50% discount for friends and family.
• Complimentary meals while on shift.
• Early access to earned wages through our wage-access platform.
• Generous parental leave: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• 30% discount at other brands under our group including Brunning & Price pubs and Barburrito.
• Provision of freshly dry-cleaned chef whites for every shift.

Additional benefits include pension scheme enrollment, paid holidays, ongoing training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and recognition for long service.

Inclusion Statement

We are proud to be a disability confident employer. Regardless of background or identity, everyone is welcomed and valued at our table.