Come roll with us
Why Wasabi?
At Wasabi, we lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food to a busy nation, and everyone who works here is dedicated to this single purpose. Quality and authenticity are the basis for our sushi, our flavourful bento dishes and our ready meals.
Whether you are joining the team in our Restaurants, our dedicated Production facility or in one of the support teams, working here means becoming part of the Wasabi family. Our Wasabi Behaviours guide us in the way we interact with our customers, our suppliers and each other.
- We are Passionate
- We are Adaptable
- We are Responsible
- We are a Team
If these strike a chord with you, check out our current vacancies and become a part of the Wasabi family!
Working in our factory
Our state-of-the-art factory is located in Park Royal, a 10-minute walk from Park Royal tube and 15 minutes from Hangar Lane.
We produce over 80,000 ready meals a day here along with a huge number of sauces and hot food for our restaurants. With an operation of this scale, teamwork is everything!
The opportunities in our factory range from Production Operative roles, working on the line preparing our ready meals or packing them to be sent to the supermarkets, to working in the Dispatch Team. Or you could work in the Quality Assurance, Hygiene or Engineering team. No matter where you work in the factory, you will always see an unwavering dedication to quality and food safety.
Working in our Restaurants
We have a number of restaurants in London, 6 in major cities across the UK and 4 in New York, with ambitious plans to grow our restaurant business over the next five years.
Our Kitchen teams lovingly prepare sushi every day – some working the early shift to cook, cool and prepare our famous sushi rice. Most of the kitchen team have finished their shift by lunchtime.
The front of house team members then take over, preparing the restaurant for service and then making sure the millions of customers visiting us each year have an excellent experience.
Working in the support centre
Our support teams are there to make sure the restaurant and factory teams can focus on our customers. Whether you’re working in Marketing, Grocery, Finance, Property, IT, People or Operations, you will experience what it’s like to be a PART of the Wasabi family.
Our Support Centre is in Park Royal, with the offices being a 10-minute walk from Park Royal tube and 15 minutes from Hanger Lane.
What you can expect
We are committed to being a fair pay employer at Wasabi and regularly review benchmark pay data to support this.
Our benefits include access to free food at work, discounts for 100s of retailers through Perkbox, a company pension scheme and Wagestream, which supports financial planning and access to earnings between pay days.
Those who join the Wasabi family tend to stay, with 83% of our workforce having over 1 year’s service.
Check out what our employees are saying about working for Wasabi on Glassdoor
Glassdoor review, Nov 2023
"A Fulfilling Experience in the World of Sushi/Bento Production Team Collaboration: One of the standout qualities of Wasabi is the incredible teamwork. From the kitchen staff to management, everyone collaborates to create a positive work environment. I've witnessed a strong sense of camaraderie that makes every day enjoyable. Passion for Quality: Wasabi is dedicated to serving high-quality sushi and bento. As a production manager, I appreciate the emphasis on using fresh ingredients and maintaining high standards. It's a point of pride to work for a company that values the authenticity and quality of its products. Career Development: Wasabi provides opportunities for growth and advancement. I've been given chances to enhance my leadership skills and take on more significant responsibilities. The company values internal talent and invests in its employees' professional development. Innovation: The company encourages innovation in our production processes and menu offerings. We're always looking for ways to improve and stay ahead of the competition. It's inspiring to be a part of a company that embraces change and new ideas" - Production Manager
Production manager