Restaurant Crew Member
Burger King
£10.00–£12.21 per hour
Portsmouth
Contract
The Breakroom Take
- Free food
- Recommended by students
- Proper breaks
About Burger King
Burger King is a fast food restaurant chain. They serve American-style fast food, specialising in burgers.
Job description from Burger King
What’s in it for you?
[Hourly rates: 16-17 years £7.55 | 18-20 years £10.00 | 21+ £12.21]
- Flexible hours
- Lots of progression opportunities. Grow your career with us!
- A supportive team who’ll look out for you
- Access our internal learning platform THRIVE at BK. Drive your own development!
- Access to premium retail discounts from many of your favourite retailers
- 10% off with a national gym chain
- 70% off food and drink for friends and family
- Wagestream. Access your pay when you need to. Stop waiting for pay day!
- Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support when you need it
But above all, it’s about being your true self. And your best self. Because here at Burger King, we keep it real.
Thinking about a career? Did you know over 70% of our management roles are filled internally! We're always looking for managers for the future so if you're looking to grow you've come to the right place!
We're growing fast, so we'll make sure you have everything you need to learn, grow and develop with us. And who knows, it might not be long before you're running your own restaurant. Like a boss.
What you’ll do
As part of our fast-moving, high-energy, ultra-supportive family, you’ll split your time between our kitchen, our service area, and the dining area. All while growing your skills when it comes to creating perfect products. And building your knowledge of what’s behind our legendary customer experiences.
What we’re after
These roles aren’t for everyone. But if you’re the kind of person who can keep it real at work, who can put a smile on someone else’s face, who can pick up the pace when it matters, and who can smash out tasks as part of a team, then it really could be for you.
And if you also get a buzz out of helping people, and you’ve got what it takes to put the fun into functional, then we think you’ll fit right in.
Experience would be great if you have it - but don’t worry if not, because we’ll give you full training.
Join our team now
If you think you’re ready for a real opportunity, then maybe it’s time you dropped your current crew and joined ours instead.
We are a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to contact us, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all applicants.
Job insights from Breakroom
Fast food team members
Fast food team members prepare and serve food and drink to customers in a fast food restaurant
What you’ll do as a fast food team member:
- Prepare food and drinks
- Serve food and drink
- Deal with customers
- Take payments
- Be responsible for health and safety
- Take orders and listen to customers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Walking
- Cleaning
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
- Dealing with customers
- Using a computer
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Burger King pay crew members enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
91% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Burger King pay crew members market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
63% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do crew members at Burger King get paid the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.
See what Burger King pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 149 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do crew members at Burger King get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
98% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Burger King pay crew members sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
99% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do crew members at Burger King do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
77% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do crew members get of their shift pattern at Burger King?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 94% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 6% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do crew members at Burger King worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
63% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do crew members at Burger King get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
43% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for crew members at Burger King to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
69% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for crew members to book a holiday at Burger King?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
70% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Burger King managers change crew members shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
59% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for crew members to take sick leave at Burger King?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
51% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do crew members work the same number they are contracted for at Burger King?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
83% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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Most students say it’s good
Is crew members at Burger King job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do crew members at Burger King feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do crew members at Burger King get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
84% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for crew members to work at Burger King?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
88% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do crew members at Burger King enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
63% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do crew members at Burger King recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
68% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do crew members get enough training when they start at Burger King?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
54% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are crew members given support to progress at Burger King?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 69% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do crew members think Burger King head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
88% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do crew members feel well informed about how Burger King is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
62% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Burger King employees say about their job
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Best thing
The team
Worst thing
The stress and how my managers and supervisors find every small mistake and make sure to point it out when it’s not even mecessary
Crew member at Burger King, March 2025
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Best thing
I get to make people happy, and serve them there meals after a long day.
Worst thing
The pay rate is quite low
Team member at Burger King, November 2024
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