Kitchen Porter

Surety Hospitality; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar included

Staff meals on shift

Birthday/anniversary meals

Christmas Day off

Paid time off

Team discount

Wellbeing support

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Hickory's Smokehouse in Leeds is hiring a Kitchen Porter to support our chefs and keep the back of house running smoothly. You will assist with food prep, dishwashing, stock management and maintain hygiene standards.

We offer a competitive hourly rate up to £15.71 including Tip Jar, ongoing training, progression opportunities, staff meals on shift, and a culture that rewards hard work and commitment.

Job description

Join us as a Kitchen Porter and we can offer you a package of up to £15.71 per hour including Tip Jar!

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Our KP’s are a vital part of our team. Whilst the team keep the flames burning out front, you will help keep our bustling back of house in shape. You will be working as part of our team to support our chefs in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

For those of you eager to kick-start your career, we can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares & embraces work life balance.You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay & a host of benefits on offer. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

Why join Hickory's?

• A package of up to £15.71 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• £250k bespoke-built kitchen with USA-imported smokers
• Award-winning training & clear progression opportunities
• Free team food on shift & a birthday meal on us – Huge BBQ menu with endless possibilities!
• Christmas Day off
• Paid time off for life’s big moments (weddings, first day at school, moving into your first home & more
• team discount across Hickory’s (Rising to 50% with loyal service)
• wellbeing support & a culture that truly values work–life balance
• Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities
• A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Up to £1000 for you – through the refer a friend scheme