Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just looking for a wok inspired side hustle this could be the role for you. with over 165 uk restaurants and growing, we’re on a mission to nourish us all from bowl to soul.
the role | as a kitchen porter at wagamama youll play a key role in our kitchen, keeping our kitchen clean, safe + organised. you’ll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, to make sure they have the right support and help at just the right time to keep the kitchen running smoothly, assisting with food preparation and dishwashing. not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, youll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way.
if you... ● would love to provide exceptional experiences for everyone ● have a genuine passion for fresh food, we don’t use microwaves or heat lamps in our kitchens ● like buzzing environments, keeping organised and have excellent attention to detail ● foster a positive, inclusive work environment and empower others to thrive through training and personal growth opportunities
wed love to hear from you.
wok’s in it for you | ● weekly pay + share of the tips ● flexible hours to support your side hustle ● free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family ● an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay) ● fresh clean uniform provided by us for each shift ● be the first to experience our brand-new menus ● wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests ● be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme
in addition to this, we offer the usual such as: ● pension scheme ● holiday ● training ● cycle to work scheme ● retail + leisure discounts ● discounted gym memberships ● long service awards
be you be wagamama.
wagamama is proudly part of disability confident.
*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way.
wagamama means naughty child + just like our name, we pride ourselves in being a workplace for those who dare to be different. those who’ve have taken the road less travelled. that zig where others zag we’re a safe sanctuary, free from judgment, where we lean in + have real conversations that challenge us to learn + grow. bursting into life in 1992, wagamama was, + still is, inspired by fast-paced japanese ramen bars that set out to create nourishing flavours of asia to all this purpose still stands today | to nourish yourself + to nourish others. because both sides matter to us. your development + the impact you have on others so if you believe in positive eating, in positive living + you’re ready to do something truly revolutionary, then come join us + be you. be wagamama
