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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWagamama employees are -17% more likely to recommend Wagamama as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Wagamama is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Wagamama employees rate Retention highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Wagamama’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Rochester, MN. See below in detail how working at Wagamama was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Wagamama is rated D+
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Wagamama ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWagamama is a British-headquartered restaurant chain, serving pan-Asian food in the style of a modern Japanese ramen bar.
| Headquarter | London, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wagamama.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1991 |
| Company Status | Private |
Wagamama competitors include Nando's and Deliveroo. Wagamama ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Wagamama compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
8 employees at Wagamama have reviewed Wagamama across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 Wagamama employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Overall, the employees at Wagamama are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Rochester, MN about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Rochester, MN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Wagamama employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Wagamama's KPIs and OKRs.
Jane’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jane in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Rochester, MN. Jane Holbrook’s employees rank Wagamama in the Top 25% for Retention, in the Top 50% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 35% for Work Culture. When compared to Wagamama’s competitors, Jane Holbrook ranks below both Deliveroo CEO William Shu and Nando's CEO Geoff Whyte.
Jane Holbrook CEO / President
Jane Holbrook serves as the CEO / President of Wagamama.
Faye OBrien Vice President of Marketing
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Paul Oakley Vice President of Finance at wagamama USA
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Jason Reese Vice President of Operations US
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How much do people at Wagamama get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Wagamama is $118,533, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,319, or $57 per hour.
At Wagamama, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $207,609 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,416 annually. Average Wagamama salaries by department include: HR at $111,568, Admin at $57,463, Marketing at $104,144, and Product at $153,204. Half of Wagamama salaries are above $119,319.
2 employees at Wagamama rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings) while 2 employees at Wagamama rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Wagamama employees include job titles like Accounting Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Wagamama employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $238k | $238k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Wagamama across various culture dimensions.
Wagamama PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Wagamama applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.
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This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Who is the CEO of Wagamama?
Wagamama CEO is Jane Holbrook, their score by employees is 53
What is Wagamama eNPS?
The eNPS for Wagamama is -17
What is the salary for Social Media Manager in Wagamama?
Social Media Manager average salary in the US is 79k
What are the salaries in the Design in Wagamama?
The average salaries for Design in Wagamama is 115k
Who are Wagamama competitors?
Wagamama main competitors are Nando's, Deliveroo