Kitchen Porter

Hickorys Smokehouse; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hickory's Smokehouse as a Kitchen Porter, a vital role in our bustling kitchen. Enjoy a competitive pay package of up to £15.21 per hour, inclusive of tips, alongside excellent training and career progression opportunities. Benefit from a supportive company culture, team meals, discounts, and well-being support.

Benefits

Competitive pay including tips

Training opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free food during shifts

Christmas Day off

Paid occasion days off

Team Player card discount

24-hour wellbeing support

Social events and team parties

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Eager to work in a lively kitchen environment.
• Ability to support kitchen operations effectively.
• Looking for career progression in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Support the front-of-house team as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse!

We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy a package of up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar!

Our KP’s are a vital part of our team. While the front-of-house team keeps the flames burning, you will help keep our bustling back of house in shape. You will support our chefs in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

For those eager to kick-start their career, we offer real progression opportunities and a company culture that cares & embraces work-life balance. You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay & a host of benefits. We work hard for you, and we will invest in you.

Thank You’s & Benefits:

• A package of up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar — up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke kitchens, with authentic smokers imported from the USA.
• Excellent training & progression opportunities through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy.
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends — every year.
• Free smokin’ BBQ on shift — team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off work — every year.
• Moments that matter — Paid occasion days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into your first home, & more).
• Team Player card — 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory’s (rising to 50% for loyal service).
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant.
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party — with competitions, challenges, pizza nights, & more.
• A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
• Up to £500 for you through our refer a friend scheme.

Up for the challenge? Click apply now — we promise it will be one heck of a ride!