Kitchen Porter

About Hawksmoor

Founded in 2006, Hawksmoor has become known in the UK for ethically sourced, grass-fed beef cooked over charcoal alongside acclaimed wines and cocktails. Its Dublin restaurant brings the brand’s warm and generous hospitality to the city. Hawksmoor is also a certified B Corp, recognised as one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry and named among the Best Companies to Work for in repeated years.

Role overview

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be an important part of the kitchen operation. This is a practical, busy position focused on keeping the kitchen clean, orderly and running efficiently while supporting chefs during service and helping uphold strong hygiene standards.

Key duties

• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised kitchen throughout service
• Wash dishes, cookware and kitchen tools to a high standard
• Help chefs with simple preparation work and other general kitchen tasks as required
• Handle waste disposal and recycling in a responsible manner
• Support the team with deliveries and stock organisation
• Consistently follow food safety and hygiene procedures

What we’re looking for

You should be dependable, willing to work hard and happy to contribute wherever needed. The role suits someone who is comfortable in a fast-moving kitchen, works well with others and takes pride in doing things carefully and properly. Good organisation and the ability to stay efficient under pressure are important. Prior kitchen experience is useful but not required, as full training will be provided.

Our values

• Welcome everyone: creating warm, inclusive spaces where people feel genuinely welcome
• Work hard and be nice to people: maintaining high standards while treating others with kindness and respect
• Hit Hawksmoor standards: focusing on quality and consistency every day
• Keep evolving: staying curious, open to feedback and always looking for ways to improve

Benefits

• 30 days of holiday
• Tronc paid for every hour worked, including holidays and breaks
• 25% Sunday premium
• Referral bonuses available from day one
• Paid annual volunteer days
• Restaurant welfare budget for healthy snacks, drinks and extra support during busy periods
• Free meals during shifts
• 50% discount on food in the restaurants for you and your loved ones
• HSF Health Plan for health and wellbeing support
• Access to Perkbox discounts and rewards
• Taxsaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Significant investment in training and development, including qualifications in Wine, Health & Safety, Food Safety and HR, plus a five-stage management development programme delivered with the Watershed Management School

Equal opportunity statement

Hawksmoor is building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The workplace is designed to be inclusive, with individuality respected, kindness valued and high standards achieved together. If you are interested in the role but do not meet every requirement, you are still encouraged to apply.