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this kitchen has soul

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if our teams are the heart, then our kitchens are the soul of wagamama. the secret is simple. use fresh ingredients, cook them with passion and the energy of the kitchen will fire you through every shift

whether you are looking to join us as a kitchen team member or an experienced chef, there’s room in our wagamama kitchens for all

we’re not expecting you to be a wokstar from the get-go! passion, willingness to learn and personality over perfection are the things we value most

plus, it has to be fresh! there are no microwaves at wagamama. we’re all about the wok. food is served hot as soon as it’s ready. so the colours, aromas, flavours and spices are always at their best

team roles

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kitchen porter
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kitchen porter

this role keeps our kitchens humming. from helping chefs prep for the day to making sure work stations are spotless. this is your introduction to how we do things at wagamama and the first step in your journey to becoming a chef

what you'll do |

  • wash dishes + glassware
  • keep the kitchen clean to high standards
  • prep food for the chefs
  • learn about our dishes with the aim to progress to chef

some realities of the role are |

  • this is a fast paced, thrilling environment
  • you’ll be on your feet all day
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management roles

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junior sous chef
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junior sous chef

an expert on all wagamama stations, you're at the start of your cheffing career. committed to keeping the spirit of kaizen (continuous improvement) alive, each day you’ll take meaningful steps towards becoming a future head chef. if you are ambitious, with a desire to learn and grow, this is the first step

what you'll do |

  • learn more about our food standards
  • run shifts driving your team individual performance
  • start learning more management responsibilities like inventory + stock control

wok's in it for you

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nourishing yourself, nourishing others. that’s the spirit of wagamama. when you join wagamama you’ll get access to a variety of benefits that feed your mind, body + soul

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free meal on shift

enjoy a generous meal allowance during every shift you work +50% discount at any wagamama restaurant + 30% off at other trg brands

a share of tips

100% of our tips goes to our teams. top up your hourly rate

grow your career

our wagamama development + training academy, including apprenticeships, to get the most out of your time with us!

wellness

get access to mental health resources, counsellors, cycle to work scheme, discount gym + leisure

financial wellbeing support

get access to loans repaid through your salary + up to 30% of your earnings before pay day with wagestream

family friendly policies

enhanced pay entitlements and support for those growing their families

wokstars annual competition

our internal competition for all kitchen teams where prizes have included all expenses paid trips to new york, miami + japan!

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receive your fresh clean uniform made by pangaia. find out more here

want to go further?

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inside every wagamama role, there’s an opportunity to step up to another. guided by the philosophy of kaizen, each day we strive to be better than the day before

it’s alive in our kitchens, our service, our people, our food. In the spirit of kaizen, we’re here to help you step up through on the go learning, clear pothways, individual timeframes and real conversations

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apprenticeships for all

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at wagamama we offer apprenticeships for everyone in every role. by becoming a wagamama apprentice, you can gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst earning a full-time wage

you’ll be supported by your restaurant team and a designated mentor who will help you grow + develop within your role

last but not least, apprenticeships are fully funded by wagamama. that’s a no brainer if you ask us!

not ready right now, no worries! you can join an apprenticeship at any point in your journey with us

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check out our kitchen roles

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