Kitchen Porter

Hickory's Smokehouse; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a renowned hospitality venue, recently recognized as the 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025. As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our chefs and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. This position offers competitive pay, including tips, and a variety of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance. With excellent training and progression opportunities, you'll be part of a team that values your hard work and dedication. Join us for a rewarding career where every day is a new adventure!

Benefits

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work

Paid occasion days off

Team Player card discount

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Refer-a-friend scheme bonus

Qualifications

• Team player with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Job description

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!

Join us as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy a package of up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar!

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

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

Thank You’s & Benefits:

• A package of up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, with authentic smokers imported from the USA
• Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year
• Free smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu
• Christmas Day off work - every year
• Moments that matter – Paid occasion days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home & more)
• Team Player card – 25% discount for you & 5 friends at all Hickory’s locations (rising to 50% for loyal service)
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party – including competitions, challenges, pizza nights & more
• A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Up to £500 for you – through our refer-a-friend scheme

Up for the challenge? Click apply now – we promise it will be one heck of a ride!