Kitchen Porter

The Great Decoy; Andover; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRONC bonus

Team discount

Birthday voucher

Pension contributions

Life-work balance

Training

Growth opportunities

Uniform provided

Supplier trips

Job summary

The Great Decoy in Andover is hiring a Pub Assistant to join our friendly team. You’ll help in the kitchen, assist front-of-house staff, and ensure guests enjoy a warm, welcoming experience in our pub.

This role blends kitchen porter duties with hospitality duties, offering learning opportunities, regular days off, and potential growth within the Chickpea Group. Salary ranges from £8.20 to £13 per hour, depending on age and experience, with both full-time and part-time options.

Qualifications

• Hospitality mindset with positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and support team
• Team player with friendly approach

Responsibilities

• Deliver a welcoming atmosphere for guests as part of a busy team.
• Assist in the kitchen with food prep and washing up (Kitchen porter duties).
• Support front-of-house by serving, clearing, and ensuring guests have a great hospitality experience.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation.
• Help keep the pub running smoothly, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Learn from experienced team members and develop skills across pub operations.

Job description

Job Title: Pub Assistant

Location:

Job Type: Full time or part time

Salary: £8.20 - £13 per hour, dependant on age and experience

Join the Chickpea Group Team!

We’re on the hunt for a Pub Assistant who’s eager to learn, help in the kitchen, and support our front-of-house team to make every guest feel like a regular. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, develop skills, and grow within a supportive team.

We’re Chickpea Group, a growing collection of pubs with rooms and pizza spots across the Southwest. We’re energetic, ambitious, and building something special. Most importantly, our team members are at the heart of it all. Work with us and you’ll be surrounded by great people, with real opportunities to grow and move across the group.

Perks of Working with Us

• A fair share of variable TRONC
• 50% team discount across all our places
• Monthly team rewards — we love celebrating wins
• £100 birthday voucher — because your day matters
• Employer pension contributions
• Proper life-work balance with regular days off
• Structured (but relaxed) training — service-based knowledge is key
• Real opportunities to grow — we promote from within
• Uniform provided
• Supplier trips & team days out

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working as part of a passionate, energetic team to deliver a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
• Assisting in the kitchen with food prep, and washing up (Kitchen porter duties).
• Supporting the front‑of‑house team by serving, clearing, and ensuring guests have a great hospitality experience.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation.
• Helping keep the pub running smoothly, supporting both kitchen and front‑of‑house teams.
• Learning from experienced team members and developing your skills in all areas of pub operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Positive, reliable, and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn, take on new tasks, and support the team.
• Team player with a friendly, approachable attitude.
• Eager to gain experience in hospitality and grow within the company.