Kitchen porter/ Assistant

TGI Fridays UK; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited TRONC

Weekly pay every Friday

Pension scheme

50% off in all our restaurants for you

Job summary

TGI Fridays UK is hiring a Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join our team and help deliver the Fridays guest experience. We provide a full onboarding and training programme to develop your skills, with opportunities to grow within the company.

You will be part of a busy kitchen, contributing to a warm, welcoming environment that makes guests feel valued and excited to return. We offer a supportive team, flexible patterns, and benefits designed to reward hard work and loyalty, including staff

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full onboarding and training provided.
• Show initiative and reliability in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support kitchen operations.
• Aim to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experience.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Willingness to learn

Guest experience

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter/ Assistant At TGI Fridays we are the home of the feel-good American grill and we are famous for bringing our guests back to a freedom they never knew they missed.

Job Title: Kitchen Porter/ Assistant At TGI Fridays we are the home of the feel-good American grill and we are famous for bringing our guests back to a freedom they never knew they missed. You don’t need any previous experience as we will take you through a full programme of onboarding and training to develop your skills. Being a Kitchen Porter/ Assistant is perfectly suited to anybody with passion, pride and personality that wants to make a difference. We want you to love our guests as much as we do so we want you to bring your personality to work to ensure the best guest experience every time! Our “Showtime” guest journey brings an American style service to every shift, every plate, and every table. Join our team today and experience the opportunity to be bold, be brilliant and be real! We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and develop your skills by providing a full programme of training, support in obtaining nationally recognised qualifications and exciting workshops with our talented team. You can grow within the business and get not only a job, but a career! Anything is possible at Fridays and there is genuinely no better time to join our family. Start your journey with Fridays today!

Benefits

• Unlimited TRONC
• We also pay time and a half when you work more than 48 hours in a week.
• Flexible working patterns to support your work life balance.
• Skill development programmes that support a fast-track career progression.
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Pension scheme
• 50% off in all our restaurants for you and up to 5 friends
• Refer a friend scheme with great bonuses for each successful referral.
• Reward programmes, long service awards and staff recognition and incentives.
• Participation in local incentives that offer exciting and unique travel experiences globally.
• Family Friendly policies
• Wellbeing and support services designed for everyday life and/or significant moments.
• Access to a 24/7 helpline of nurses, counsellors, midwives, and pharmacists
• Discounted gym membership and online fitness classes.
• The opportunity to make new friends along the way.

About Us

At TGI Fridays we celebrate individuality and authenticity. We celebrate diversity through our “Pridays” forum and inclusivity programmes. We support LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity and accessibility by encouraging our team to bring their true self to every shift. We all belong in the Fridays Family.