Kitchen Porter

Hickory's Smokehouse; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and award-winning team at a renowned hospitality establishment! As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our chefs and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. Enjoy a competitive pay package, including tips, and a range of exciting benefits that prioritize your well-being and career growth. With excellent training opportunities and a supportive culture, this position offers a fantastic chance to kick-start your hospitality career in a dynamic environment. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Birthday reward meal

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work

Paid occasion days off

25% discount for team members

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong communication skills to assist chefs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse!

We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy a package of up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar!

Our KP’s are a vital part of our team. While the front-of-house team keeps the flames burning, you will help keep our bustling back of house in shape. You will support our chefs in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

For those eager to kick-start their career, we offer real progression opportunities and a company culture that cares and embraces work-life balance. You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay and a host of benefits. We work hard for you, and we invest in you — big time.

Thank You’s & Benefits:

• A package of up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, with authentic smokers imported from the USA.
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends — every year.
• Free smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off work — every year.
• Moments that matter – Paid occasion days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into your first home, & more).
• Team Player card – 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory’s (rising to 50% for loyal service).
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant to support you.
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party — including competitions, challenges, pizza nights & more.
• A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
• Up to £500 for you – through the refer a friend scheme.

Up for the challenge? Click apply now — we promise it will be one heck of a ride!