Kitchen Porter

Shepherd Neame; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A historic brewery and pub company in Canterbury is looking for a part-time Kitchen Porter to join their team. The role involves supporting kitchen operations and ensuring efficient dining experiences for customers. Ideal candidates should be confident team players, and no prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. The position offers competitive pay, tips, discounts, and opportunities for development. Join a company that values inclusivity and provides a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

A share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

25% discount on hotel bookings

Discounts on shop purchases

Access to mental health platform

Company pension plan

Opportunity for career development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Confidence and commitment are essential.
• Must be a great team player.
• No previous experience required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a friendly team to support kitchen operations.
• Ensure efficient delivery of dining experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Job description

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

Built in 1826 to serve local mill workers, the Millers Arms provides some of the finest food and drink in the heart of the cathedral city of Canterbury, Kent. The riverside pub, within walking distance of the city's top tourist attractions, boasts 12 stylish ensuite bedrooms and it is a great place to stay or relax with a drink or bite to eat.

We know that great kitchen Porters are also a key ingredient to a successful kitchen, so this role will see you working as part of our friendly and supportive team to ensure the delivery of a great and efficient dining experience to our customers.

If you haven’t got any previous experience in this role, please do not worry, so long as that you are confident, committed and you are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know.

WHATS 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 100's of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office
• Flexible working hours

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, and that 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 this role we would 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.