kitchen porter - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join wagamama as a kitchen porter in Edinburgh, where you'll support a diverse kitchen team, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy biweekly pay, flexible hours, and a range of benefits including free food and discounts.

Benefits

Biweekly pay + tips

Access to 30% of earnings early

Flexible hours

Free on-shift food

50% off outside work

26 weeks full pay for expectant parents

Uniform provided

Early access to new menus

Recognition awards

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences.
• Enjoy working with fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Assist with food prep and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

Job description

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edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

kitchen porter | full time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role could be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish everyone from bowl to soul.

The role:

As a kitchen porter at wagamama, you'll be vital in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. You'll work with a diverse team of over 100 nationalities, providing support to ensure smooth kitchen operations, assisting with food prep and dishwashing. This role offers key life skills and the chance to build friendships, all while delivering delicious wagamama food to our guests.

About you:

• Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences
• Enjoy working with fresh food; we avoid microwaves and heat lamps
• Thrives in lively environments, organized, with great attention to detail
• Promotes a positive, inclusive workplace and supports others' growth

What’s in it for you:

• Biweekly pay + tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings early with wagestream
• Flexible hours supporting your side hustle
• Free on-shift food and 50% off outside work
• 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided for each shift
• Early access to new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide 'love above the door' legend

Additional benefits include pension, holiday, training, cycle schemes, discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama:

Wagamama is proud to be part of the disability confident scheme.

*Tips are 100% for the team, vary by restaurant, and are at guest discretion. Tips are not guaranteed wages.