Kitchen Porter

About the role

Wagamama puts fresh food at the centre of everything it does, with an emphasis on quality ingredients and dishes prepared to order. In this role, you support the kitchen team by making sure the workspace stays clean, organised, and ready for service so chefs can focus on creating bold flavours.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a spotless kitchen and keep it prepared for service.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen equipment so the chefs can keep cooking without interruption.
• Replenish cleaning materials and let the team know when supplies are running low.
• Assist with basic food preparation whenever support is required.
• Follow health and safety procedures to protect yourself and your colleagues.

What we’re looking for

This position suits someone with a real enthusiasm for fresh food, who enjoys working in a busy environment and likes keeping things organised. Strong attention to detail is important, as is an interest in developing into a wider kitchen team role. The workplace values positivity, inclusion, and helping others grow through training and personal development.

Benefits and perks

• Supportive culture focused on growth, wellbeing, and individuality.
• Pay every two weeks, plus a share of tips.
• 50% discount for friends and family.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Early access to earned wages through Wagestream.
• 26 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for new parents.
• 30% discount across other TRG brands, including Brunning & Price pubs and Barburrito.
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for every shift.
• Standard benefits also include pension, holiday entitlement, training, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships, and long service awards.

Additional information

Wagamama is a disability confident employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds and identities. Everyone is encouraged to feel they have a place at the table.