Kitchen Porter

Balham Bowls Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Training and development

Staff discounts

Team trips & socials

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonus

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Job summary

Balham Bowls Club in London is seeking a kitchen porter ready for a new challenge and excited to be an active part of the kitchen team.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, driven environment, have opportunities to develop new skills and progress, and enjoy a range of benefits including discounts across our pubs, training and team socials.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate plus tron and a supportive, friendly team culture.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate well and follow direction from Head Chef and kitchen team.
• Looking to grow and progress in the kitchen.
• Willing to work as part of a kitchen team.

Skills

Communication

Follow directions

Team player

Willing to learn

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 a stone’s throw from Balham Station, situated just off the hustle and bustle of Balham High Road, Balham Bowls Club is a delightfully nostalgic social club and restaurant. A community hot spot for socialising with loved ones, friends, family, neighbours. Enjoy a variety of the best British classics, our chefs pride themselves on sourcing quality seasonal produce while our friendly and engaging team encourage you to pull up a chair, unwind and have a gander at the Bowls Club memorabilia from days gone by.

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