Kitchen Porter

The Fire Station; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Tronc included

Training and development

Career progression

Staff discounts

Team trips & socials

EAP support

Referral scheme

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Fire Station is an iconic pub and restaurant located in Waterloo, London. We are seeking a kitchen porter who is ready for a new challenge, eager to learn, and eager to contribute as an active member of the kitchen team.

This role offers growth within a fast-paced, driven environment and the chance to develop new skills while delivering great food and service. Join Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s biggest independent pub company, with a history of awards and growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and ability to take direction from Head Chef and kitchen team.
• Keen to grow and progress in the kitchen.
• Confident to try new things and work as part of a kitchen team.

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.

The Fire Station is an iconic pub and restaurant at the heart of Waterloo. Following a major refurbishment, we've created a vibrant space serving great food from lunch through to dinner, alongside classic cocktails and exceptional customer experiences. Located steps from Waterloo Station and The Old Vic Theatre, we're a bustling venue that welcomes commuters, theatre guests, sports fans, and after-work drinkers. Serving tasty home-made pizza and hearty English classic dishes, this is the perfect venue if you're passionate about hospitality and enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced environment.

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

Interested in hearing more?

Get in touch so we can schedule a show around, rub some shoulders together, have a laugh and make some magic!