Kitchen Porter (mornings, part time)

Quarter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local hospitality group in Bristol seeks a part-time Kitchen Porter for morning shifts at the Washington Guesthouse. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, washing dishes, and managing waste. Ideal for individuals seeking early shifts alongside their studies or other jobs. Enjoy benefits like staff discounts, pension contributions, and ongoing training.

Benefits

20% staff discount at restaurants

50% discount at Racks on Fridays

Pension contribution

First Bus travel discount

Cycle to work scheme

Competitive gym membership

Regular company socials

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• No specific degree required; experience in hospitality is a plus.
• Training will be provided for all kitchen-related duties.
• Must be hardworking and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.
• Wash up and clean kitchenware.
• Rotate stock and manage waste disposal.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Good time management

Proactive work ethic

Job description

Key Information

Hours: Part Time
Location: The Washington
Department: Breakfast
City: Bristol

We are looking for a hardworking and proactive Kitchen Porter to join our breakfast team at the Washington Guesthouse on a part‑time basis. This role offers 12-15hours per week, usually worked over 3-4 short morning shifts each week (rota based, to include weekday and weekend mornings).

The Washington is part of Quarter, an independent hospitality group based in Clifton, Bristol. Located on St Paul's Road in Clifton, the Washington combines period charm with warm, friendly service.

This role would suit someone who is looking to get some early morning part‑time work alongside their studies or other commitments or who is looking to progress in a kitchen and would like somewhere to start!

Key information for the morning Kitchen Porter role:

Hours: Part time, 12-15 hours per week usually worked over 3-4 short early morning shifts (rota based)

Shift timings: Approximate shift times are 7am – 10.30am on weekdays, and 8am – 10.30am on weekends.

Company perks:

• Excellent long term progression opportunities (see our people page for some inspiring stories!)
• Quarter staff discount – this will give you a 20% discount in all our restaurants (plus a 50% discount at Racks between 5pm and 8pm on Fridays!) and will entitle you to fantastic friends and family rates within our hotels
• The opportunity to work within an award‑winning independent hospitality company
• Pension contribution
• First Bus travel discount (10% off)
• Cycle to work scheme + secure bike storage
• Competitive Gym membership at Anytime Fitness on Queen's Road in Clifton and other local discounts including hairdressers, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Hospitality Rewards scheme and a very handy B&Q + Tradepoint discount
• Regular company socials – Quarter holds regular parties for our staff to say thank you (with free food and a few free drinks!)
• Ongoing training and support

What you’ll be doing as Kitchen Porter:

• Working early morning shifts to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen in line with Environmental Health standards (training will be provided)
• Washing up, cleaning all plates, pans and other items
• Putting away orders using good stock rotation practices
• Removing recycling and general waste to outdoor bins

You’re a friendly, proactive and hardworking morning person. You’re able to work thoroughly but efficiently, keeping to time restraints and deadlines with ease. Ideally, you’ll have some experience in a hospitality or kitchen environment, but full training will be provided so the most important thing is to have that hardworking attitude, friendliness and good time management!

The next steps:

To apply for this role, please send your CV (and a brief cover letter if you would like to boost your application!) via the link below. The closing date for this position is Friday 12th December 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email first to confirm a time for a first‑round telephone interview with a member of the HR team. If successful at this stage, you'll be invited to a short trial at the hotel.

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