Kitchen team member
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Position Overview & Specifications
be you | be a kitchen team member
wagamama | to nourish yourself + nourish others. inspired by fast paced, japanese ramen bars. wagamama is all about positive eating, feeding the soul as well as our body. bringing fresh flavours of asia to all
noodle+ | our perks + quirks when you join the magic
- £11.35 per hour paid weekly + £21.30 per week average tips*
- free wagamama meal on every shift
- 50% discount at wagamama + 30% at all other trg brands with friends + family
- retail and leisure discounts
- financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary
- kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
- internal fast track development programmes to progress into a junior sous chef + beyond
- apprenticeship opportunities
what does a kitchen team member at wagamama do?
- depending on the shift you work, you may start as early as 7am or finish as late as midnight
- you'll prepare, cook + present wagamama dishes, following our recipes + specifications
- you'll learn our four stations | wok, ramen, teppan + fry using the freshest ingredients
- you'll manage a section, ensuring you're set up and ready for service
- you'll keep our kitchens clean, safe + up to a high standard by following our health + safety procedures
- you'll be working in a team where you'll have each other's backs
you don't need previous experience working in a restaurant or kitchen. just a great attitude, a passion for food + a willingness to learn, we'll teach you the rest!
wagamama is a leading hospitality brand that actually cares about creating a positive impact on our people + the communities we're in. we embrace being different, authentic + vulnerable as people, it's what makes us wagamama. so, if you believe in positive eating, in positive living + you're ready to be part of something truly revolutionary, then come join us + be you. be wagamama
if that sounds like you, click apply!
wagamama is an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process. wagamama is also proudly part of disability confident
- 100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house team level positions across all our uk restaurants between 2/5/22 + 29/5/22 working 30 hours per week. 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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen team member roles across wagamama's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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