Kitchen Porter

Butcombe Pubs & Inns; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned pub team as a Kitchen Porter at an award-winning business in Cirencester. Enjoy working in a vibrant kitchen and contribute to delivering exceptional seasonal dishes and pub classics. You will benefit from competitive pay, extensive training, kitchen tools, and a strong team culture.

Benefits

Access to cashback with major retailers

50% off food on shift

Industry-leading training and apprenticeship

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness.
• Assist with basic food preparation as needed.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is clean and functioning.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

We are a bold, award-winning business that prides itself on offering an eclectic range of innovative, fresh, and seasonal menus that wow our customers within an industry-leading environment. We run friendly, welcoming, and positive kitchens with high standards, always striving to be the best we can be. These high standards are maintained thanks to our great team of kitchen porters—the heartbeat of our kitchens—without whom we could not deliver!

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team.

The Bear is a historic Cirencester pub, recently refurbished with stunning traditional features, cosy furnishings, and an open fire.

Join us for award-winning beer, delicious seasonal dishes, and Great British pub classics made with the finest local produce, plus weekend brunch and Cirencester’s finest Sunday roasts. In warmer months, our streetside beer garden is perfect for al fresco drinking and dining.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to work for an award-winning business, winner of Best Food Offer (2019 & 2020) and Best Managed Pub Company (2021) at The UK Publican Awards.
• Access to Liberation Life, a platform where you can earn cashback with major retailers, and save money on holidays, groceries, gifts, and more!
• A competitive hourly rate plus an equal share of tips. You will be paid for all hours worked.
• Industry-leading training and development through bespoke training plans as part of our ‘Pillars of Progression’ programme.
• Partnership with HIT Training for industry-leading apprenticeship schemes.
• Additional support and coaching from our talented kitchen teams.
• Tools and investments in our kitchens to help you do a great job.
• The energy of team parties, events, training courses, great supplier relationships, and top industry rewards, discounts, and benefits—including 50% off food on shift.
• A caring business that supports your wellbeing, including being ambassadors for the Burnt Chef Project to fight mental health stigma and offering a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for support.