Kitchen Assistant

Young's Pubs; Esher; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique establishment in Esher is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support a reliable team known for high-quality standards. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting the kitchen team, and providing top-quality service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality and a willingness to learn. Benefits include 28 days holiday, free meals, weekly pay, and discounts on group stays.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Free meals

Weekly pay

20% discount in all Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Qualifications

• Passion for working in a reliable team.
• Dedication to maintaining high quality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and tidiness.
• Work with the kitchen team to deliver top-quality service.
• Participate in training and learning new skills.

Skills

Hands-on teamwork

High work standards

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication

Creativity in service delivery

Planning and organizational skills

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About

us;

The Bear is a boutique nine‑bedroom hotel dating back to the 17th century when it played host as a traditional coaching inn on the London to Portsmouth route.

We’re all about community, the meeting place for any occasion right in the heart of Esher high street, open morning, noon and night the pub is a hive of activity whatever time of day.

We also play host to plenty of functions, events and welcome patrons before and after a day at Sandown racecourse which is a 10 minute walk from the front door.

With plenty of transport links we have a hotel and team car park, we’re a stone’s throw from the K3 bus stop and a 20 minute walk from Esher train station.

Our Offer to a Kitchen Assistant

• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• 20% discount in all Young’s Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms

Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, Career Pathway and Chef Academy

• Share Save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

What we look for in a Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for an existing Kitchen Assistant or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who considers themselves to have a passion to work within a reliable team that delivers high quality standards. We need hard‑working and dedicated people behind the scenes to help our restaurants run smoothly and to ensure that they are always clean and tidy.

As the successful Kitchen Porter you will:

• Be an active hands‑on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team.
• Have high standards and a great work ethic.
• Show willingness to learn new skills.
• Be an active team player with excellent communication skills.
• Work alongside your kitchen team and demonstrate creativity and ability by helping to deliver top‑quality service.
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day‑to‑day tasks.