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true nourishment. from bowl to soul
wagamama has one mission. to nourish modern society. this mission is considered in everything we do. from our food, to our design, to most importantly, our people. because in order to nourish modern society, wagamama must represent it. today’s modern society is diverse. it’s busy, it’s bold and it’s unapologetic. it represents more people from more walks of life than ever before
labels aren’t welcome and stereotypes are being challenged then thrown away. as a society, we still have a long way to go but positive change is happening day by day. we whole heartedly embrace and support the full spectrum of the lgbtqia+ community and we hope that with continued positive change, there will be better representation for all groups
we hire people on potential and attitude, not background or status. we promote on achievement and results, not what you look like or where you've come from
we believe it's our differences that make us stronger. that diversity is the energy behind fresh thinking, continuous curiosity and embracing the new
our people promise
we make five, super important commitments to every person that joins the wagamama team. from our people, for our people. to ensure everyone loves coming to work with us
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we come together as a team, so you are accepted and belong in our wagamama family
celebrate difference
we keep our hearts and minds open and value personality over perfection so you can be your true self at work
walk the walk
we have real conversations and promise action not empty gestures, so your voice is always heard and your ideas welcome and encouraged
nourish + flourish
we invest in you and your wellbeing so you grow as a person and are fulfilled at work and in life
supportive of your side hustle(s)
we work at pace, yet make it fun and flexible, so you have the opportunity to balance work with whatever might be going on in your life
true inclusion
inclusion allies
we want everyone to feel welcome when they take a seat at a wagamama bench and our inclusion allies are key in helping us to achieve this. made up of a diverse group of team members from all over the country, our inclusion allies help activate our diversity and inclusion initiatives in their local regions. fostering a sense of belonging and creating a community that has each other's backs
wagawomen
as part of our inclusion allies team, our wagawomen work together to make sure female perspectives are considered in all business decisions including topics like gender pay, women in our kitchens, maternity and progression
embracing all cultures + ethnicities
from day one, wagamama has championed an egalitarian approach to nourishment. creating a space where people from all walks of life sit side by side to enjoy a meal and a moment together. we take the same approach when it comes to our teams and we’ve worked hard to create a business where diversity flourishes and people from different backgrounds, ethnicities and beliefs come together to nourish modern society. from bowl to soul
lgbtqia+
radical inclusion isn’t just what we do. it’s who we are and we're passionate about creating safe spaces where people are free to be their authentic selves every day of the year
neuro inclusion
we are kintsugi people appreciating personality over perfection. unique minds and fresh perspectives are celebrated here at wagamama and led by our true inclusion allies, we have huge ambitions to make sure neuro diversity is at the forefront of our recruitment process
our partnerships
shout
we believe conversation is one of the most powerful ways you can support someone struggling with their mental health. this ethos is one we share with shout, a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the uk who needs someone to talk to. we've pledged £40k to shout and committed 50,000 hours of volunteer service
click on an icon below to find out more about our amazing partners!
gender pay gap