Overview

Kitchen chef – Preston

every great wagamama experience needs great wagamama people! our kitchen chefs know every dish inside out, you’re the wok masters and ingredient whisperers, working fast from prep to presentation to guarantee a brilliant experience       

about wagamama |    

inspired by fast paced, japanese ramen bars, wagamama brings the fresh, flavours of asia to all. a little ginger to warm you up. chillies that kick. noodles to nourish the body and soul 

we’re not just a company, we’re a family whereby our beliefs and shared values create our strong culture epitomized by our people mantra of  ‘be you, be wagamama’  

our kitchens |  

we take pride in our kitchens; maintenance is a priority + we have state-of-the-art equipment. our standards are high. our ingredients are cooked fresh 

be you | be a kitchen chef   

you don’t need previous kitchen experience or to have worked with asian food before , just a passion for food, a great attitude + a willingness to learn, we’ll teach you the rest!   

we have a dedicated 4-week training period when you join us, so we’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a true wokstar!   

  as a wagamama kitchen chef, you’ll receive some great benefits |   

  • brilliant hourly rate  
  • weekly pay, every friday  
  • free meal on shift  
  • a clean uniform provided every shift  
  • christmas day off   
  • 4 week training period when you start  
  • internal development programmes to support you to take your first step into management  
  • apprenticeship opportunities | gain national qualifications  
  • 30% discount at wagamama + other trg brands when dining with friends + family  
  • company pension scheme  
  • financial wellbeing support   
  • perkbox | retail, gyms + restaurant discounts    
  • career progression + clear career pathways from kitchen chef up tokitchen manager + beyond  

what you’ll do |   

  • depending on the shift you work, you may start as early as 10am or finish as late as midnight  
  • you’ll prepare + cook wagamama dishes, following our recipes + specifications  
  • you’ll use fresh ingredients to cook hundreds of dishes for delivery customers every single day  
  • you’ll own one of our four stations | wok, ramen, teppan + fry   
  • you’ll manage a section, ensuring you’re set up and ready for service + keeping it clean throughout your shift  
  • you’ll keep our kitchens clean, safe + up to a high standard by following our health + safety procedures and cleaning practices  
  • you’ll work as a team with the other chefs + have each other’s backs  

about you |  

  • a hunger to learn new skills + how to cook our brilliant food. you don’t need previous kitchen experience, we’ll teach you!  
  • has a passion for food + people  
  • a team player + great communicator, who has a positive can-do attitude  
  • a caring individual | you care about other people, our teams + delivery drivers  
  • in the spirit of change (kaizen), you’re always looking to improve + help us be better than the day before   
  • passionate about creating a brilliant experience for our guests  

 

if that sounds like you, click  apply below!

wagamama is an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees  

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Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef

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wagamama

10.60 Per Hour + N/A

Full Time

Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef