Kitchen Porter

Alchemist; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free drinks

50% food discount

Flexible rotas

Club Alchemy benefits

Birthday + recovery day

Career progression training

TipJar gratuities to team

Employee assistance support

Incentives travel

Job summary

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant is seeking a hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You’ll help maintain a clean, orderly kitchen, support chefs during busy services, and ensure hygiene standards are consistently met.

We value strong teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow within a creative, bustling venue.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments preferred.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to hygiene and cleanliness.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Willing to learn and grow with the team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.
• Support chefs during busy services.
• Wash dishes and equipment, ensuring hygiene standards are met.
• Assist with deliveries and stock organisation.
• Contribute to a smooth, efficient kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Kitchen Porter

The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant

We’re looking for a hardworking, positive, and team-focused Kitchen Porter to join our fast-paced kitchen team at The Alchemist – a creative cocktail bar and restaurant.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in busy environments, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, and takes pride in keeping standards high while still having fun at work. Our kitchens work hard, move fast, laugh together, and support one another through every service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen
• Supporting chefs and the wider kitchen team during busy services
• Washing dishes, equipment, and ensuring hygiene standards are consistently met
• Assisting with deliveries and stock organisation
• Helping create a smooth and efficient kitchen environment

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a team-first mindset
• Hardworking, reliable, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with passion, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Respectful, cooperative, and eager to learn, grow, and support the wider team

You’ll Enjoy Working Here If You Are:

• A confident team player
• Communicative and cooperative
• Professional but full of personality
• Happy to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow
• Motivated to thrive during busy services with a supportive team around you

What To Expect

The Alchemist is a fast-paced and energetic environment where no two shifts are the same. Busy periods are part of the fun, and we’re proud of the strong team culture we’ve built. We work hard, support each other, and create an atmosphere where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

What's in it for you?

• Free hot/soft drinks on shift
• 50% off food when dining with guests in any of our venues
• Flexible rotas
• Access to our benefits platform, Club Alchemy; saving you ££ on your everyday shopping, holidays, gyms, homeware and much more!
• Guaranteed birthday + recovery day after off
• Industry renowned training with fantastic career progression opportunities
• Transparent Tronc policy where 100% of gratuities and service charge go to the team weekly via TipJar
• 24hr access to employee assistance programme, with counselling, mental health support and financial and legal advice
• Regular incentives, which can take you around the country, and the world
• The chance to attend our annual sports day, Christmas parties and more!

If you’re ready to join a team that values effort, attitude, and togetherness — we’d love to hear from you.