Kitchen Porter

Acorn Pubs; Royston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality group in Royston is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join their team. This role is critical in ensuring a smooth culinary experience at the newly reimagined pub. Ideal applicants may have prior kitchen experience and are enthusiastic about working in a friendly kitchen environment. The position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and numerous perks including free meals and discounts. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences and be part of a dynamic new team.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension

Discounted gym membership

Up to £1,000 referral bonus

Wagestream for flexible pay

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen assistant, kitchen porter, pot washer or kitchen cleaner in a busy pub, restaurant or hotel is preferred but not essential.
• Keen to work in a friendly kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Be an essential part of a bustling kitchen.
• Contribute to a smooth culinary experience.
• Help build a new team and shape pub experience.

Job description

Are you ready to be an essential part of a bustling kitchen, working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth culinary experience? We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our vibrant team and contribute to the success of The Chalk Hare!

The Chalk Hare is entering an exciting new chapter as part of the Acorn and Brunning & Price family. Currently undergoing a major refurbishment, we’re preparing to relaunch as a brand-new, beautifully reimagined pub that blends fresh design with the warm, welcoming atmosphere we are known for. This is a unique opportunity to join us at the very beginning of the journey, be part of building a new team, and help shape an exceptional pub experience for our future guests from day one.

There’s plenty in it for you:

Our Offer

• Basic up to £12.21 per hour, plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank).
• Great cash tips.
• Full or Part Time hours available

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning & Price and our group including Wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid
• Weekly pay - because everyone loves a payday!

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Personal development plans that can take you from KP all the way to Head Chef!
• Tailored Chef Workshops.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with us.

About you...

Previous experience as a kitchen assistant, kitchen porter, pot washer or kitchen cleaner in a busy pub, restaurant or hotel is preferred but not essential. Most importantly you will be keen to work in a friendly kitchen where you’ll really be part of the team.

About Acorn Pubs...

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers

Join us in creating memorable dining experiences through the heart and soul of the kitchen – apply now to become our next Kitchen Porter extraordinaire!