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true inclusion. from bowl to soul
wagamama has one mission. to nourish us all. this mission is considered in everything we do. from our food, to our design, to most importantly, our people. because in order to nourish us all, wagamama must represent all of us. today’s 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
with our kaizen mindset, positive change is happening day by day at wagamama. we whole heartedly embrace and support the full spectrum of the lgbtqia+ community and are paving the way to creating a truly inclusive place to belong for all groups
we welcome people into wagamama based on potential + attitude, not background or status. we promote on achievement + 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 and inclusion is making sure everyone has opportunity to have a seat at our bench
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 and 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
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true inclusion allies
we want everyone to feel welcome when they take a seat at a wagamama bench and our true 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 true inclusion allies help activate our diversity + inclusion initiatives nationally and in their local regions, fostering a sense of belonging and creating a community that has each other's backs
embracing all cultures
from day one, we’ve strived to create 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 team from all backgrounds and lived experiences come together to make the wagamama magic happen
lgbtqia+
we’re proud beyond pride at wagamama. we’re proud every day and we're passionate about creating safe spaces where people are free to be their authentic selves every day of the year. we encourage our team to get involved with pride and work with charities to make sure we are always giving back
neuro inclusion
unique minds and fresh perspectives are celebrated here at wagamama and led by our true inclusion allies. through our partnership with witherslack, and training with the adhd foundation, we have huge ambitions to make sure neurodiversity 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