Kitchen Porter

Heartwood Collection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Living Wage + TRONC

Stepping Stones training

Employee Assistance Program

EarlyPay

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Referral Bonus £1,500

50% off food at Heartwood Inns / Brub

20% discount for family and friends

Birthday gift

Long Service Recognition

Reward Gateway discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Heartwood Collection in Guildford is hiring a Kitchen Porter to help keep our busy kitchen running smoothly and to a high standard of cleanliness.

You will work as part of a friendly team, supporting prep and service, with training opportunities through our Stepping Stones programme and access to staff benefits.

This permanent, full-time role pays NLW + TRONC, with extra perks and career progression within our growing pub hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Be fast, flexible and reliable in delivering excellent standards and cleanliness.
• Have an interest in great quality food and high standards in the kitchen.
• Be an integral part of the team and work with others.

Skills

Fast & reliable

Flexible

Team player

Job description

Kitchen Porter

• Company: Heartwood Collection
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Guildford, GU1 3SY
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 2 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Kitchen Porter

At Heartwood Collection, we're on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter.

We're an award-winning group of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries that truly feel like home. From the elegance of Brasserie Blanc to the charm of Heartwood Inns, we pride ourselves on serving fresh, seasonal dishes to our local communities.

What we offer:

• Pay is based on National Living Wage + TRONC
• Bespoke training and development through our Stepping Stones programme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Instant pay access through EarlyPay
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friends
• A birthday gift and Long Service Recognition
• Discounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About You:

• You're fast, flexible and reliable in delivering excellent standards and cleanliness
• Have an interest in great quality food and high standards in the kitchen
• Be an integral part of the team and work with others

Heartwood Collection is a multi-award-winning hospitality group:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024
• Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024
• Best Pub Brand/ Concept at the Publican Awards 2025

At Heartwood Collection, we're excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027, including over 500 bedrooms, there's never been a better time to join us. We're committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate.

Join us and be part of a community that's warm, genuine, and full of life.

The hourly rate includes the National Living Wage and TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months' average.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship