Kitchen Porter

Wildwood South; Essex; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Full training

Coffee chats

Wagestream

Progression opportunities

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Wildwood is hiring a Kitchen Porter to support chefs and keep the kitchen running smoothly from prep through service. You’ll help with prep, dishwashing, and keeping areas clean while contributing to the team’s high standards.

No prior experience is required – we’ll teach you as you go. Bring energy and a positive attitude and you can grow with us as part of a busy, welcoming kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Able to bring energy and a proactive approach to the team.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients for service.
• Wash dishes and keep areas clean and tidy.
• Support chefs and assist wherever needed.
• Help create desserts as part of the kitchen team.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

The role

This isn’t just about helping in the kitchen it’s about being part of the team that makes every service happen.

As a Kitchen Porter

You’ll support the chefs, keep things clean and organised, and help make sure the kitchen runs smoothly from prep through to service.

Hands‑On Duties

You’ll be hands‑on: prepping ingredients, washing dishes, keeping work areas clean and tidy, helping the chefs wherever needed and creating some of our delicious desserts.

Experience

No experience across everything is needed we’ll teach you as you go. Bring the right attitude, energy and willingness to get stuck in, and we’ll help you build your skills and become a key part of the kitchen team.

Why you’ll love it here

• Competitive
  hourly rate + great service charge - *advertised pay rate is national minimum wage based on age
  with predicated service charge
• Full
  training - we’ve got you
• Regular
  check‑ins and coffee chats with your manager
• Access to
  Wagestream (flex your pay your way)
• Real
  progression opportunities - grow with us
• Flexible
  shifts - perfect for studies, side hustles, or balance

Who we are

Wildwood, now part of the Bow Street Group, is all about Italian‑inspired food, great cocktails and welcoming spaces where people love to come together. We’re on a mission to make Wildwood better than ever, investing in our restaurants, our people and every guest experience.

With 27 restaurants and big expansion plans for 2026, there’s serious room to grow with us!

The vibe

Think great food, high standards, a fast‑paced kitchen and a team that knows how to have fun while getting the job done.

No egos. No shouting. Just real people working together, supporting each other and taking pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen.

We work hard, keep the energy high and look out for each other because when the kitchen is buzzing, the whole restaurant feels it.

Everyone’s welcome

We’re building a team that reflects the world around us. All backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are encouraged - it’s what makes us stronger.

Our culture

Our culture is shaped by three core values: Creativity - always looking for better ways to do things; Ownership - taking responsibility and making things happen; and Collaboration - working together to achieve shared success. If these values resonate with you we’d love to hear from you.