kitchen porter

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a historic and independent brewery as a part-time Kitchen Porter, where you'll play a vital role in supporting a friendly kitchen team. This position offers a competitive pay rate, tips, and numerous discounts while working in a modern, stylish environment. With a focus on teamwork and personal development, this role is perfect for those eager to learn and grow in the hospitality industry. Be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels respected and supported.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

25% discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount at Visitor Centre Shop

Access to Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Confident and committed team player.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in delivering an efficient dining experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Shepherd Neame is looking for a part-time Kitchen Porter to join our team. If you enjoy hospitality but prefer working behind the scenes supporting your colleagues and contributing to the team's overall success, then this may be just the job for you.

Situated in the heart of historic Tenterden village, the Vine is accessible by car and bus, conveniently located near Kent Steam Railway and Tenterden Museum. The classic Victorian facade conceals a modern, stylish interior with comfortable sofas and a warm conservatory bathed in natural light. Outside, a walled garden provides the perfect setting for an afternoon in the sun.

We know that great kitchen porters are key to a successful kitchen. This role involves working as part of our friendly and supportive team to ensure the delivery of a great and efficient dining experience for our customers.

If you don’t have previous experience in this role, don’t worry. As long as you are confident, committed, and a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else you need to know.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• A share of tips in addition to your hourly pay
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on hundreds of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop and move within our pubs, brewery, and support office

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer, but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, which has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

WHO ARE WE?

Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent, for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our brewery and support office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited to this role, we welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.