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n o o d l e h q

less corporate, more flavour.

that’s noodle hq

we like to think of noodle hq as a buzzing nourishment hub. here, teams come together across innovation, marketing, design and operations to think of fresh new ways to deliver the wagamama experience

noodle hq is playful yet purposeful with the same welcoming relaxed energy you’ll find in our restaurants. we avoid corporate jargon and we invite you to show up as you truly are

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perks with a side of free food. obviously

alongside the perks listed below, you'll also have access to our standard benefits

we’re big on going beyond the basics and really looking after our people where it counts. so when you join wagamama, you’ll get a range of benefits to support you both at work and in the rest of your life too

monthly food allowance

get to know our menu inside out with a £200 monthly food allowance to be used both in restaurant and on delivery, so you can talk the talk when it comes to our fresh food

annual bonus

when wagamama wins, so do you. you’ll get an annual discretionary bonus based on the business performance

grow with us

grow in your role with fully funded further study + qualifications supported through our apprenticeship scheme

wellness with wagamama

we want you to feel good at work, so we offer private healthcare and wellbeing support

family friendly policies

we offer a competitive family friendly policy that supports expectant parents as they welcome new additions

standard benefits

alongside our hq benefits, you'll also get access to our standard benefits

what our teams look like

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    people + culture

    champions of culture + care. in charge of finding and nurturing great talent and making wagamama a great place to work

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    finance

    our number crunchers who make sure the bills are paid, the budgets make sense, and our business stays as balanced as our bowls

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    marketing

    wagamama’s in house storytellers who make sure our guests get to know who we are, what we’re about, and what we’re up to next

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    property

    the team with an eye for design, who spot places for us to pop up next, and care for the spaces we’re already in

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    technology + change

    the future shapers blending smart tech with bold ideas, helping wagamama evolve, innovate and stay one step ahead

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    international franchise

    this team is taking us worldwide, supporting our international franchisees and making sure we’re giving that signature wagamama experience across the globe

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    food development

    championing menu innovation and perfecting specs for our chefs

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    procurement

    the people making sure the ingredients that make it to our open kitchens are the freshest + best they can be

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    operations

    the people that work hard behind the scenes keeping the cogs turning in our restaurants, turning ideas into amazing guest experiences

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    risk + compliance

    keeping wagamama safe, smart and on the right track. setting the standards so that we keep doing what we do best, serving fresh, innovative fusion food to our guests

our noodle hq recruitment process

  • phone screening

    you will be contacted to arrange a telephone interview with our talent acquisition partner

  • online testing

    you will be sent a link to complete some psychometric tests which we will chat through in your next interview- don’t worry they shouldn’t take more than 20 mins to complete and your talent partner will give you an overview so you are set up for success!

  • virtual interview

    you will move to a teams interview with the hiring team where you will get to know each other over some competency questions

  • presentation prep

    you will be given a task to prepare ahead of coming in to see us in noodle hq!

  • final interview

    you will have a final face-face interview in noodle hq- present your task, meet more of the team and go over any final questions together

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noodle hq faqs

  1. how do i apply?

    you’ll find all our roles on our careers website and on linkedin for noodlehq. see something you like? just hit ‘apply now’ and you’ll be taken through to a quick application form to get started

  2. what documents do I need for the application?

    we’ll ask for a few details, your cv, and we always love a tailored cover letter. if everything goes well, you’ll also need to show valid right to work in the uk

  3. what is the dress code?

    we don’t have a dress code at noodlehq, so just wear whatever helps you feel comfortable and at your best

  4. where is noodle hq?

    our noodle hq is on marshalsea road in london, just a short walk from borough tube station

  5. what can I expect in an interview?

    we keep things informal and relaxed, so it’s more of a chat than a traditional interview. we’ll still ask competency based questions linked to the role, our values and behaviours, but it’s all about getting to know each other

  6. why is the salary not listed in every job?

    salary may vary based on qualifications and professional experience + we'll discuss salary details in the phone screening stage