kitchen porter

wagamama; St Albans; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in the UK is looking for a kitchen porter to support kitchen operations. This role offers a competitive hourly wage plus tips, along with various perks like free food allowance and discounts. You will be trained in all aspects of the role, embodying the company’s values of teamwork and personal growth. No prior experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for those starting their career in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Free food allowance

50% discount at wagamama

Training programme

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Abilty to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• No prior experience needed; training is provided.

Skills

Team player

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

the role

for you

perks + quirks

£11.44 per hour + £21.30 average tips per week

£14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

dedicated 4‑week training programme

internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

pension scheme + 28 days holiday

kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for

we're looking for someone who is able to embody the wagamama way in all its forms. a great team player who can work well under pressure. you'll have good interpersonal skills , and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. you don’t need experience to join us as a kitchen porter, we'll provide all the training you need

the wagamama way

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh . committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different

be you, be wagamama