Kitchen Porter

The Red Lion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Training and development

Career progression

Staff discounts across pubs

Team trips & socials

EAP support

Referral rewards

Birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Red Lion in London is looking for a kitchen porter to support a fast-paced kitchen team. You will help with prep, maintain cleanliness, and follow the Head Chef’s directions to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

We offer training and development, with clear career progression and perks such as staff discounts, birthday day off, and an active referral scheme. Join a welcoming pub environment rooted in community.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate well and follow direction from Head Chef and kitchen staff.
• Eager to grow and progress in the kitchen.
• Confident to try new tasks.
• Willing to work as part of a kitchen team.

Skills

Team communication

Growth mindset

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking for a kitchen porter who is ready for a new challenge and enjoys being an active member of the kitchen team. If you want an opportunity to develop new skills and grow within a fast paced, driven environment then this is the ideal role for you.

Only 20 minutes from the city, The Red Lion is an eclectic, warm, and welcoming public house which has been serving locals since around 1870. Our 10 bedroom boutique hotel places an emphasis on vintage glamour with decorative wallpapers, antique furniture and luxurious fabric to guarantee an enjoyable stay with us. Our gorgeous antique ballroom provides a perfect setting for weddings, birthdays or big parties, while our secret beer garden is great for soaking up the sunshine and enjoying a selection of dishes from our kitchen ranging from pub classics to a banging Sunday roast. A pub at the heart of the community.

Welcome to London's biggest independent pub company! Urban Pubs & Bars was founded in 2014 and has since expanded to an estate of over 67 pubs, bars and restaurants across London. In 2018, Urban Pubs & Bars was ranked number 28 in the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list, recognising Britain's private companies with the fastest-growing sales. We were then nominated for 2 Publican Awards in 2020, winning the award for ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ on the night. In 2021, Urban was awarded 'Best Food-led Pub Company 2021' at the R200 awards, Urban once again won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ in 2023 and most recently won ‘Best Managed Pub Company - 2-50 sites’ and Best food offering in 2026 and In 2025 & 2026 we were recognised by Sunday Times in the Top 100 Companies to work for.

You Are:

• Able to communicate well and follow direction from the Head Chef and all members of the kitchen
• Looking to grow and progress in the kitchen
• Confident to try new things
• Willing to work as part of a kitchen team

What's in it for me:

• Competitive rate per hour + tronc
• Training and development
• Career progression and promotion opportunities with regular new openings around the corner
• Get out and about, you automatically get discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants
• Team trips, regular incentives and socials – a fun, family atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support you across those tough times
• Good people know good people - an awesome referral scheme where you can earn up to £1000 per successful referral
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme