Kitchen Team Member (Full-time)

About the role

Join Wagamama’s vibrant kitchen team and play a key part in delivering fresh, high‑quality dishes to our guests. You’ll work alongside a diverse crew, gaining valuable life skills while ensuring every plate is prepared to the brand’s exacting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items using fresh ingredients, without reliance on microwaves or heat lamps.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with team members from over 100 nationalities to ensure smooth service flow.
• Assist with stock rotation, ingredient prep, and kitchen hygiene checks.
• Deliver dishes to guests promptly, upholding the Wagamama way of service.

Required profile

• Genuine passion for fresh food and high‑quality cooking.
• Enjoy fast‑paced, buzzing kitchen environments.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, positive workplace.

Required skills

• Food preparation
• Operation of kitchen equipment
• Kitchen safety and hygiene practices

What we offer

• Bi‑weekly pay plus a share of tips (100% of tips go to the team).
• Flexible hours to support side‑hustles.
• Free meals on shift and a 50% discount for friends and family.
• Fresh, clean uniform provided each shift.
• Access to new menu launches, staff parties, and a national recognition programme.
• Pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training, cycle‑to‑work scheme, retail & leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long‑service awards.