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

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Kitchen Porter in Watford, where you will maintain kitchen cleanliness and support food preparation. This role offers opportunities to develop key life skills while working in a diverse team. Enjoy flexible hours, free meals, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Biweekly pay and tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free shift meals

50% discount outside of work

Uniform provided

Wagamama parties and VIP guest events

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences.
• Have a passion for fresh food.
• Thrive in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization in the kitchen.
• Support food prep and dishwashing.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter | Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Company:

Wagamama

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At Wagamama, we celebrate individuality and value personality over perfection — we call it 'be you, be Wagamama'. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or looking for a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might 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 play a vital role in our kitchen by maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization. You'll work alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, providing support with food prep and dishwashing to keep the kitchen running smoothly. This role offers an opportunity to gain key life skills, make friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the Wagamama way.

Ideal Candidate:

• Enjoy providing exceptional experiences
• Have a passion for fresh food; we avoid microwaves and heat lamps
• thrive in busy environments, are organized, and attentive to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and support personal growth

Benefits:

• Biweekly pay and tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Flexible hours for side hustles
• Free shift meals and 50% discount outside of work
• Family-friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition programs and other perks like pension, holiday, discounts, and awards

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme.
*Tips are distributed to teams and are at guests' discretion; they are not guaranteed wages.