Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Banstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a historic community pub as a part-time Kitchen Porter, where you can support your team behind the scenes. This role is perfect for those who enjoy hospitality and want to contribute to a great dining experience. With flexible training and a welcoming environment, you'll be part of a dynamic team in a company that values diversity and inclusion. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and various discounts while working for Britain’s oldest brewer, known for its rich history and commitment to employee development.

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

Workplace Mental Health Platform access

Company pension plan

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Confident and committed individuals who can work well in a team.
• No previous experience needed; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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.

The Woolpack, located at the heart of Banstead, is a community pub with roots dating back to the 18th century. It offers a varied menu of freshly cooked food, along with superb real ales and lagers from Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer.

We recognize that great kitchen porters are essential to a successful kitchen. In this role, you will work as part of our friendly and supportive team to ensure the delivery of a great and efficient dining experience for our customers.

If you have no previous experience, 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 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 offices

Although Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer, our approach is modern and dynamic. We are an authentic, independent business that values flexibility and agility, enabling us to thrive based on the Sheps Skills:

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

WHO ARE WE?

Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in Faversham, Kent, for over 300 years. We are an independent family business with an award-winning visitor centre and over 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic 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 are important to Shepherd Neame. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and can reach their potential.