Kitchen Porter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + tronc

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Employee discounts across pubs/restos

Team trips and socials

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Referral scheme – up to £1000 per成功ful

Job summary

The Wheatsheaf, London, is looking for a proactive kitchen porter to join our busy pub kitchen. You will support the Head Chef and kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, assisting with prep, dishwashing and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.

We offer a competitive hourly rate with tronc, training and development, and progression opportunities as we expand across our pubs. Enjoy staff discounts, team socials, and a friendly, community-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

In the heart of Tooting Bec you’ll find The Wheatsheaf, a proper local with excellent British pub food and a great range of craft beers. There’s regular live sport plus live music and comedy nights.
Our gastro menu is perfect for every occasion, from mouth-watering burgers during weekend rugby, to pan-fried seabass in our candlelit dining room. And with the best Sunday roasts this side of South West London, there’s something to please everyone.
A pub which prides itself at being 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 £1000per successful referral
• Birthdays are for celebrating, so have the day off on us
• Cycle to work scheme