the wagamama way
we like to think of wagamama as an eating house for the soul. since 1992, our open kitchens have served up simple balanced bowls filled with fresh asian flavour and high-quality ingredients. all in service of nourishing modern society. from bowl to soul
but wagamama is so much more than a place to get a great bowl of goodness. beyond our bowls are vibrant teams of talented people, who have each other’s backs and win as a team
we have a saying at wagamama. be you. be wagamama. this means no matter who you are, you’re welcome and free to be yourself. we favour personality over perfection so as long as you show up with a willingness to learn and a passion for true nourishment - you’ll be rewarded. that’s the wagamama way
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our values
our core beliefs that make wagamama what it is
zig when others zag
at wagamama we don’t conform, and neither do our people. diverse and alternative, but united by one thing - bravery. this challenger and independent spirit is in our DNA, it’s who we are
we’ve got each other's backs
we believe in teamship. that working together means building close bonds of trust and support. this creates a safe sanctuary where we can be ourselves, and win together as a team
kaizen at our heart
kaizen. that’s the philosophy we live by. we believe in ‘good change’. one bowl at a time. for the benefit of others
it has to be fresh
at wagamama we bring fresh into everything we do; the food we serve, how we work, and the way we think. it is something we never compromise on
grow with us
kickstart your career with wagamama. whether you are an experienced kitchen pro, just leaving school or looking for something new, we have meaningful work for everyone.
development programmes
we live by the philosophy of kaizen (good change). every day in small ways, we work to be better than the day before. our dedicated development programmes are designed with this philosophy in mind. supporting you to progress your career at wagamama and beyond. check out our career paths below
career paths
you bring the drive, we’ll bring the development. at wagamama, we pride ourselves on our training with clear progression paths that help you build a career in hospitality
in 2023 we promoted 1255 people to new roles. this supports our aim of 70% internal promotions for all vacancies. from apprenticeships to mentor matching to pointed programmes based on your needs, stepping up is made simple
but, stepping up does not need to be linear. there are plenty of opportunities across both front and back of house, noodle hq and our central production unit
celebrating our talent
wokstars
in it’s 5th year, wokstars invites our future food stars to show off your skills in a 4 week competition to claim the grand prize. a trip to japan!
apprentice graduations
we host an annual graduation ceremony to celebrate the success of finishing an apprenticeship programme
love above the door legends
our own internal recognition programme for our front of house team members. get nominated and earn £250 and a shiny trophy!
we are growing
we're always looking for new spots to serve up nourishment, the wagamama way. check out a list of restaurants on our roadmap below
leeds spring
dundee
perks + quirks
nourishing yourself, nourishing others. that’s the spirit of wagamama. when you join wagamama you’ll get access to a variety of benefits to help feed your mind, body + soul
free meal on shift
enjoy a generous meal allowance during every shift you work +50% discount at any wagamama restaurant + 30% off at other trg brands
a share of tips
100% of our tips goes to our teams. top up your hourly rate
grow your career
our wagamama development + training academy, including apprenticeships, to get the most out of your time with us!
wellness
get access to mental health resources, counsellors, cycle to work scheme, discount gym + leisure
financial wellbeing support
access to loans repaid through your salary
family friendly policies
enhanced pay entitlements and support for those growing their families
wokstars annual competition
our internal competition for all kitchen teams where prizes have included all expenses paid trips to new york, miami + japan!
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