Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Chatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Porter to join their dynamic team at a stunning bar and restaurant in Chatham. This role is perfect for those who enjoy hospitality and want to contribute behind the scenes. With a commitment to training and development, no prior experience is necessary. You'll be part of a supportive environment, ensuring that customers receive an exceptional dining experience. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and various discounts while working in a beautiful marina setting. If you're a confident team player ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

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 from Visitor Centre Shop

Workplace Mental Health Platform access

Company pension plan

Opportunities for development and movement

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training provided.
• Must be a great team player and committed.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen staff to ensure efficient dining experience.
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Skills

Team Player

Confidence

Commitment

Job description

Shepherd Neame is looking for a full time, Seasonal Kitchen Porter to join our team until September. 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.

Naval heritage meets contemporary style at the Ship and Trades - a stunning bar, restaurant and hotel at Chatham Maritime. Boasting a beautiful marina setting and a stylish modern design, the Ship and Trades is a unique place to dine, drink and stay in Chatham. There are 15 beautiful boutique bedrooms here too, each stylishly designed with a nod to the location’s nautical heritage, and promising some of the best accommodation in Chatham.

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. As long as you are confident, committed, and a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will 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 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

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 to 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.