Breakfast chef - London

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. we serve hot food when it's ready. you'll find no microwaves or heat lamps here. our open kitchens mean you get to interact with our guests spreading positivity from bowl to soul  

be you | be a breakfast 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 team member, you'll receive some great benefits |   

a brilliant enhanced hourly airport rate paid weekly £13.00ph + a share of tipsfree wagamama meal on shift  christmas day off  apprenticeship opportunities (including degree level) | gain national qualificationscompany pension scheme  financial wellbeing support   30% discount at wagamama + other trg brands when dining with friends + family reduced car parking rateslong service awardskintsugi wellness schemecycle to work schemeretail and leisure discounts - duty freefinancial wellbeinggym + leisure club discounts

what you'll do |   

• depending on the shift you work, you may start as early as 4am finishing at 12pm approx working on either of terminals 
• you'll prepare, cook + present wagamama dishes, following our recipes + specifications  
• you'll use fresh ingredients to cook hundreds of dishes for guests 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 + restaurants  
• a team player + great communicator, who has a positive can-do attitude  
• a caring individual | you care about other people, our teams + guests  
• 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  

when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or adjustments during the interview process