Kitchen Porter

Brunning and Price Pubs Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

30% discount across B & P and group

NEST pension

Perks on Tap (savings platform)

£1,000 referral bonus

Flexible pay (Stream)

Weekly pay

Job summary

The Old Harkers Arms in Chester is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join a busy, friendly kitchen team. You’ll play a backstage yet essential role to ensure smooth service and high standards during peak times.

You’ll receive an hourly rate up to £12.71, with paid overtime and great tips. The position also includes free meals on shift, pension options, staff discounts, and access to flexible pay and weekly pay cycles, supporting your everyday needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen assistant, kitchen porter, pot washer or kitchen cleaner in a busy pub, restaurant or hotel is preferred but not essential.

Job description

Are you ready to be an essential part of a bustling kitchen, working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth culinary experience? We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our vibrant team and contribute to the success of The Old Harkers Arms, Chester!

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £12.71 per hour,plus tronc (that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank)
• Paid overtime
• Great cash tips

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B & P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Stream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.
• Weekly pay - because everyone loves a payday!

Your Wellbeing - it’s important to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers - it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 apprenticeships.
• Personal development plans that can take you from KP all the way to Head Chef!
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B & P.

About You...Previous experience as a kitchen assistant, kitchen porter, pot washer or kitchen cleaner in a busy pub, restaurant or hotel is preferred but not essential. Most importantly you will be keen to work in a friendly kitchen where you’ll really be part of the team.

About Brunning And Price...

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife