Kitchen Assistant - KP

Harri; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips on top of hourly rate

60% off meals on shift

Fixed-term until 31/01/2027

Great team and working conditions

Job summary

Royal Lion in Lyme Regis is seeking a Kitchen Assistant / KP for the season with potential beyond. You will join a busy pub kitchen, bring reliability and energy, and contribute to a friendly, efficient team in a beautiful coastal setting.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate (to £13.11), tips on top of your pay, 60% off meals while on shift, and a pay review after 6 months. Fixed-term until 31/01/2027 with potential permanency based on performance.

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 31/01/27 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

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