kitchen porter (Hiring Immediately)

Wagamama; Winchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter at a leading restaurant chain. This full-time role offers a supportive environment where you'll learn key life skills while ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly. Enjoy perks like free meals, flexible hours, and industry-leading family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus a share of tips

Access to earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside work

Family-friendly policies

Fresh uniform provided

New menu tastings

Wagamama parties

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for fresh food and exceptional experiences.
• Ability to stay organized in a lively environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity. With over 30 years of experience, we embrace personality over perfection—it's all about being you, being wagamama. Whether you're looking to start a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be perfect for you. With more than 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 representing over 100 nationalities, providing support to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly. Your duties include assisting with food preparation and dishwashing. This role offers an opportunity to develop key life skills, make new friends, and ensure our guests enjoy delicious food the wagamama way.

If you...

• Want to provide exceptional experiences for everyone
• Have a passion for fresh food—our kitchens don't use microwaves or heat lamps
• Enjoy lively environments, staying organized with excellent attention to detail
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace and support others' growth through training and development

We'd love to hear from you!

What's in it for you |

• Biweekly pay plus a share of tips
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift—anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• Be among the first to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Recognition as a nationwide 'Love Above the Door' legend through our program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday leave, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*All tips are given at guests' discretion and are not considered wages. 100% of tips go directly to our team members. Tip amounts vary by restaurant and are not guaranteed.