Kitchen Assistant - Birmingham, West Midlands

Vagabond Wines; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant wine bar in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant. You will play a crucial role in kitchen operations by ensuring cleanliness and supporting the team with food preparation. Ideal candidates will have great people skills, a strong work ethic, and a love for service. The position offers exciting perks like competitive pay, training, and flexible hours in a fun work environment. Join us and help us create memorable dining experiences!

Benefits

£950 wellbeing allowance

Discounted cinema tickets

Free meals on shift

Flexible hours

Wine trips abroad

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen roles preferred, but not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills and fun-loving attitude.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cooking tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Support Kitchen Manager in daily operations.
• Ensure efficient workflow during busy periods.

Skills

Customer service passion

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Type : 20-25 hours a week

Job Description

At Vagabond Wines we like to set our priorities right; people first, wine first and passion first! Ok, look, we’re devoted to all three—just don’t ask us to choose!

We're on the hunt for passionate, driven Kitchen Assistant to join our rebellion and help us take over the universe!

Who Are We?

We're Vagabond. We do things differently. No wine snobbery. No food flabbergastery. Just lots of people-level-uppery. We’re an award-winning, high-fiving, people-loving, training-leading, tech-embracing wine bar with a buzzing atmosphere where our teams shine brighter than a leprechauns butt cheeks.

We offer over 100 delicious wines by the glass, ready for tasting and exploring through our futuristic wine dispensers. Pair that with our seasonal sharing menu and our very own, very cool, urban winery (where we make English wines that’ll knock your nans wig off), and you've got the perfect place to work and play.

The Role. Kitchen Assistant

You are the ‘to go’ person to get things done. You are Fast & Furious and love what you do. Kitchen Managers couldn’t shine without your powerful help. We'd never dare to underestimate a KA.... they are the chilli we love in our dishes.

What we can offer you

• £950 to spend on your mental and physical wellbeing every year
• A benefits package, including half-price cinema tickets, discounted holidays, shopping and gym memberships
• Free meals on every shift
• Competitive rates of pay
• Training and development out your ears
• 50% discount on everything in every Vagabond and 20% on Majestic Wine
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career
• Referral fee
• Wine trips abroad
• Long Service Awards
• Birthday Present
• Volunteer Day Off
• Partayyyyyyyyys!

Are you fizzy as a Riesling? We are looking for someone

• Loves Service Like They Love Wine: Passionate about delivering totes amaze service and genuinely enjoys chatting with guests. If you can talk about wine, life and snacks in equal measure, you’re our kind of person.
• Is a People Person (and a High-Five Connoisseur): You’re all about the good vibes and human connections. Bonus points if you can high-five in a slow motion dramatic effect.
• Has Style and Trustworthiness (like a peacock in a top hat): You show up sharp, reliable, and ready to rock. Guests trust you. Team members look up to you. Birds envy you.

A little about the Role

• Prep Prodigy (Chopper of Legends): Whether it’s slicing, dicing, or prepping the secret sauce, you’ve got your station sorted and your timing sharp. You’re the silent hero behind every great dish.
• Recipe Rockstar (Stickler for the Specs): You don’t just follow the recipe—you respect it. Every portion, every garnish, every drizzle? Nailed. Your attention to detail would make a Swiss watchmaker jealous.
• Kitchen Crew MVP (Teamwork Makes the Dream Work): From morning prep to the post-service scrub down, you’re always in the thick of it. No job too big, no spud too small.
• Clean Machine (Sanitiser Sorcerer): You keep the kitchen sparkling and the hygiene gods smiling. Gloves on, surfaces spotless, standards sky-high.
• Health & Safety Hero (Because Flaming Pans Deserve Respect): You know the rules and follow them like a pro. Safe hands, sharp focus, zero chaos.
• All-Around Culinary Sidekick: You might not be front and centre, but the kitchen doesn’t run without you—and everyone knows it. You’re the glue, the rhythm, the calm in the culinary storm.

Love what we do at Vagabond? Ready to take the next step in your career? Let’s build something great together! Apply now...RIGHT NOW!!