Team Member, Restaurant​/Food Service

Overview

itsu is the leading Asian-inspired quick-service retail and grocery brand with over 80 restaurants across the UK and Belgium, and a growing wholesale business across Europe and beyond. Our renowned delicious food made fresh in every restaurant, every day, has made itsu a top choice for healthy eating.

In addition to our restaurants, itsu [grocery] offers a range of high-quality Asian-inspired foods available online and in supermarkets. We are excited to be one of the leading brands in this specific group and have ambitious plans for continued growth both domestically and globally.

With its best-in-class-food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

Apply now for the chance to join our Leicester team!

Start as a Team Member and earn up to £13.55 per hour, including an hourly bonus and NO zero hours contracts!

this is the job

• Cutting fresh fish and preparing ingredients
• Rolling maki and creating our famous itsu dishes
• Cooking with care and precision
• Maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety
• Delivering excellent customer service with a smile

No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know. Your training will be a mix of hands-on learning in-store, supported by your team and managers, and digital learning through our app and Academy courses. This will give you the confidence and skills to shine.

• We pay our bonus after your initial training!

If you’re looking to grow, itsu is the place for you. 90% of our shop managers and 30% of our Academy team started as itsu team members… you could be one of them!

If you love working in a vibrant place, are restless to help your team and customers and preparing food is your passion - apply now!

We are looking for people displaying the four itsu qualities:

• I take pride [in what I do]
• I care [for people]
• I want to grow [myself & others]
• I build trust [around me]

• Pay every Thursday and early wage access via Wagestream
• Your breaks are paid, and your healthy lunch is on us every day
• 50% discount for you to share with family and friends
• 28 days of paid holidays
• Opportunities for progression: earn up to £14.00 as a 'Team Member Pro' (including hourly bonus), or £14.75 (including hourly bonus) + quarterly bonus as a Team Leader (with guaranteed full-time hours)
• We will pay for illness with income protection
• Free online GP and 24/7 mental health support; managers trained in Mental Health First Aid
• Discounts at major retailers and gym memberships
• Team events and social activities

No matter what you do at itsu, we are committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.