Kitchen Porter

The George & Dragon; London Borough of Redbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development

Career progression

Employee discounts across pubs

Referral scheme

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Team events and socials

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The George & Dragon in Wanstead is seeking a kitchen porter to join a lively kitchen team. You will help support the Head Chef and kitchen staff, learn new skills, and contribute to a fast-paced service in a pub setting.

Ideal candidates are eager to grow, confident trying new tasks, and capable of working well with others to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This role offers training, development, and opportunities in a growing pub group.

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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness 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.

The George and Dragon has proudly returned to its original name, serving the local community of Wanstead with a refined food and drink experience.
Our pub menu features expertly crafted British dishes, alongside excellent wines, real ales, and exciting cocktails. Join us for the lively atmosphere in our bar or unwind in our comfortable lounge, where you can also enjoy your new favourite roast in Wanstead. Don’t miss out on live broadcasts of major matches and tournaments on our big screens.
When the sun is shining, relax in our inviting beer garden or on the terrace. Conveniently located just a few steps from Wanstead Station and a short distance from George Green and Christchurch Green, we can't wait to welcome you!

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