Kitchen Porter

About the Role

Embark on an exciting opportunity in hospitality with Hickory's Smokehouse, recently honored as the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025. As a Kitchen Porter, you will be an essential member of our vibrant team, supporting the chefs by maintaining order and cleanliness in our kitchen, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities

Assist chefs in managing the kitchen's day-to-day activities and support the back-of-house team to keep the workspace efficient and organized.

Benefits and Perks

• Earn up to £15.71 per hour, which includes tips of up to £3.00 per hour.
• Work in a state-of-the-art £250,000 custom-built kitchen equipped with authentic smokers imported from the USA.
• Gain excellent training and advancement opportunities through the award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Enjoy a birthday reward meal for you and your friends every year.
• Receive free BBQ meals and drinks during shifts.
• Have Christmas Day off annually.
• Benefit from paid occasion days off for significant life events such as weddings, children's first day at school, and moving into your first home.
• Access a Team Player card offering 25% discount for you and five friends across all Hickory’s venues, increasing to 50% with loyal service.
• Utilize wellbeing support including 24-hour wellness programs and a dedicated Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant.
• Participate in an active social and engagement calendar featuring competitions, challenges, pizza nights, and an annual team party.
• Engage in charitable activities supporting Cash For Kids.
• Benefit from up to £500 through the refer-a-friend incentive scheme.

Additional Information

This position promises a rewarding and dynamic work experience with opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive company culture that values work-life balance.