Question 1

Is wagamama a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

wagamama has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,221 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 55% of employees would recommend working at wagamama to a friend and 44% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about wagamama have been left by employees working as FOH Staff, Junior Manager and Server.

Question 2

Does wagamama pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, wagamama employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at wagamama. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at wagamama?

Accepted Answer

55% of wagamama employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated wagamama 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at wagamama?

Accepted Answer

Line Chef (145), FOH Team Member (130), Front of House (128), Front of House Team Member (128), General Manager (118), Server/Waiter (102), Front of House Staff (94), Waitress (84), Chef (72), Server (47), FOH Manager (44), Server/Waitress (43), Manager (40), Assistant General Manager (38), Sous Chef (35)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at wagamama according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Free food depending on how many hours you work and 50% employee discount and weekly pay." ((in 235 reviews)); "good pay is quite good" ((in 113 reviews)); "The managers and people you work with are nice people and easy to get along with." ((in 113 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and team." ((in 89 reviews)); "Friendly and free meals every shift" ((in 62 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at wagamama according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"long hours and pay is not reflective of the amount of energy you have to give to the job" ((in 196 reviews)); "Bad management and severely understaffed." ((in 148 reviews)); "Lazy and rude managers;" ((in 94 reviews)); "incredibly short break (30 min for 9 hour shifts)" ((in 44 reviews)); "No work life balance as you get asked to do things when you are not at work." ((in 28 reviews))

Question 7

What wagamama locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, Royal Leamington Spa, Reading, Newport, Aberdeen, Colchester, Liverpool, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Horsham

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