Job Description

at wagamama, we're an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life


we're looking for a

kitchen team member

to join us on our continuous journey of

true nourishment

the role |

as a kitchen team member at wagamama you'll play a key role in our kitchen, preparing and serving our

fresh food

to standard with care. working alongside a

talented and diverse team

not only will you gain

key life skills

at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way. so whether you're looking to start a

career as a chef

or just looking for a

wok inspired side hustle

this could be the role for you

perks + quirks |

12.30 per hour + 27.30 average tips per week
14 - 25 of free food allowance on every shift dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends pension scheme + 28 days holiday dedicated training programme internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those 'strapped for cash' moments in life

what we look for |

we're looking for someone who

shares our values

and can embody the wagamama way through how you show up at work. you'll have an interest in food or cooking, and be a great

team player

who can work well in a fast-paced environment. you'll have good

interpersonal skills

and be able to multitask in a kitchen with no microwaves or heat lamps, everything we cook is fresh.

you don't need experience

to join us as a chef, we'll provide all the training you need

the wagamama way |

kaizen,

meaning 'good change', is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work,

it has to be fresh.

committed to

championing change

in both our communities + the impact on the planet


three whole decades of acting different, we don't conform, we celebrate difference.

appreciating personality over perfection.

welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we

promise

to have your back. working together to build close bonds of

trust + support.

creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds


all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident


100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on our back of house team level positions across all our uk restaurants between 29/05/23 + 02/07/23. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way*