Kitchen Assistant - Kp

Hall & Woodhouse - West Region; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips on top of hourly rate

60% meals discount

Fixed-term contract until 30/09/26

Job summary

The Royal Lion in Lyme Regis, part of Hall & Woodhouse - West Region, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant / KP for the season with potential extension. Join a friendly team, enjoy tips on top of hourly rate and 60% meals. The role offers pay up to £13.11/hour and a warm, supportive environment.

Candidates with stamina and reliability who thrive in a busy professional kitchen will fit in. This fixed-term contract ends 30 September 2026, with a pay increase after six months and opportunities depending

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy professional kitchen is a real bonus.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced pub kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a busy pub kitchen as KP/commis, supporting the chef team.
• Maintain cleanliness and mise en place during service.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Stamina

Punctuality

Job description

Premium Pub + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours, Full or Part Time

Acquired by Hall & Woodhouse in February 2022, the Royal Lion is a beautiful coaching inn dating from 1601, a remarkable hidden gem within 100 yards of the fabulous beach at Lyme Regis. Situated in a bustling street it's the perfect base for tourists exploring the stunning Jurassic coast, and for locals to relax and enjoy great food and drink couched in warm Hall & Woodhouse hospitality. The hotel offers a full range of guest facilities for short breaks or events with options for relaxed and more formal dining; and 33 individually styled rooms to make any stay at the Royal Lion truly memorable.

Kitchen Assistant / KP – Join Our Team!

We’re growing the team and have a spot open for an experienced Kitchen Assistant / KP in our busy pub kitchen for the season and maybe beyond. If
you’re reliable, energetic, upbeat, and enjoy working with a friendly crew, you’ll fit
right in.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Pay up to £13.11 per hour, depending on experience
• Tips on top of your hourly rate
• Extra rewards when you smash it
• 60% off meals while on shift
• A warm, welcoming team that appreciates
  what you do
• Plenty of hours—days, evenings, weekends
• A Sunday Times Best Places to Work company
• Great working conditions + lifestyle
  benefits
• This is a fixed‑term role ending 30/09/26 with the potential to become permanent, depending on performance and business needs
• A pay increase after completing 6 months service

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Are:

• Confident, committed, organized and have a good eye
  for detail
• A real team player who keeps calm when it
  gets busy
• Someone with stamina who knows the KP role in a
  professional kitchen
• Reliable with your travel to and from the venue
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and proud of
  your work
• Looking for an employer that truly values
  what you do

Previous experience in a busy professional kitchen is a real
bonus

Ready to Get Started?

commis, kitchen porter, KP, trainee chef,
cook