Kitchen Porter

Hareoldredding; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Living Wage + TRONC

Stepping Stones programme

Employee Assistance Program

EarlyPay

Maternity & Paternity leave

Referral Bonus up to £1,500

Food discounts

Birthday gift

Long Service Recognition

Reward Gateway discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is recruiting Kitchen Porters to join the opening kitchen team at The Meadow Lark, Trumpington, Cambridge, following a major refurbishment of this exciting pub with rooms.

We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities, including training through our Stepping Stones programme, employee assistance, early pay options, generous leave provisions, and staff discounts across Heartwood Inns and Brasserie Blanc. Apply now and be part of our welcoming team.

Qualifications

• You’re a people person with great interpersonal skills and love making guests feel special.
• You’re flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering excellent service.
• Have an interest in great quality food and high standards.

Skills

People skills

Flexibility

Customer service

Job description

Kitchen Porters

The Meadow Lark, Trumpington – Opening Late 2026

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our team asKitchen Portersto join the opening Kitchen team at The Meadow Lark, following a major refurbishment of this exciting pub with rooms.

Recruitment Open Days

The Clay Farm Centre

Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9FN

Wednesday 28th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Thursday 29th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

What we offer:

• Pay is based on National Living Wage + TRONC*
• Bespoke training and development through our Stepping Stones programme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Instant pay access through EarlyPay
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friends
• A birthday gift and Long Service Recognition
• Discounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About You:

• You’re a people person with great interpersonal skills and love making guests feel special
• You’re flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering excellent service
• Have an interest in great quality food and high standards

Heartwood Collection is a multi-award-winning hospitality group:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024
• Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024
• Best Pub Brand/ Concept at the Publican Awards 2025

At Heartwood Collection, we’re excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027, including over 500 bedrooms, there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate.

Join us and be part of a community that’s warm, genuine, and full of life.

*The hourly rate includes the National Living Wage and TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months’ average.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship