Kitchen Porter

The Old ship; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Training & development

Career progression

Discounts across pubs

Team trips & socials

EAP

Referral bonus

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Old Ship in Hackney is seeking a kitchen porter to support a busy kitchen team in a fast-paced pub and hotel environment. You will help with prep, dishwashing, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation under the Head Chef's direction.

We welcome individuals who want to grow in the kitchen, are confident trying new tasks, and enjoy teamwork. Training, progression opportunities, and staff discounts across all venues are on offer.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate well and follow direction from the Head Chef and all members of the kitchen (≤140 chars)
• Looking to grow and progress in the kitchen
• Confident to try new things
• Willing to work as part of a kitchen team

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to learn

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.

HACKNEY'S FAVOURITE PUB & HOTEL
Much more than a hotel in the heart of Hackney, The Old Ship effortlessly delivers old school pub charm with East End cool. The burgers are infamous, the rotisserie chicken is notorious and the craft beer, real ale and cocktails will satisfy the most discerning of drinkers. Coupled with Live Sport and one of the best Sunday lunches in Hackney, the Old Ship is a must visit when you find yourself in the area.

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