Kitchen Porter

Butcombe Group; Oxford; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning culture

Healthcare cover

Benefits bar

Career growth

Length of service awards

Awards night

Extra time off

Team discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Butcombe Boutique Inns in Oxford is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You'll help maintain a clean, organised workspace, wash pots and utensils, and support chefs to keep service smooth.

This role offers an opportunity to grow in hospitality, with training and team-focused culture, flexible shifts, and employee benefits. If you’re hardworking, reliable, and enjoy a busy kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced hospitality environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen area during shifts.
• Wash pots, pans, crockery, and equipment for busy service.
• Keep back-of-house areas clean and tidy, including pot wash and deep cleans.
• Assist with basic food preparation to help service flow.
• Manage waste disposal and ensure hygiene standards.
• Assist with deliveries and stock rotation.
• Follow hygiene, safety, and company procedures at all times.
• Bring energy and a positive can-do attitude to the team.

Education

Experience in fast-paced hospitality environment (preferred)

Job description

At Butcombe Boutique Inns, we’re all about great food, great service, and creating lasting memories. As part of our front‑of‑house team, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, ensuring every guest has an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re greeting guests with a smile or serving up delicious food, Butcombe is the place to thrive and make your mark in hospitality.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter who is hardworking, dependable, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll be an essential part of the kitchen team, ensuring cleanliness, supporting chefs, and helping to keep service running efficiently. If you enjoybeing a key part of delivering great food experiences, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly by maintaining a clean, organised, and safe environment
• Ensuring all pots, pans, crockery, and equipment are washed, cleaned, and ready for use during busy service
• Keeping kitchen and back‑of‑house areas clean and tidy throughout the shift, including pot wash and deep cleaning tasks
• Supporting basic food preparation when required, helping the chefs keep service moving efficiently
• Managing waste disposal, recycling, and ensuring all areas meet hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Assisting with deliveries, stock rotation, and storing goods safely and correctly
• Following all food hygiene, health & safety, and company procedures at all times
• Working as part of a fast-paced kitchen team, bringing energy, reliability, and a positive “can do” attitude

What's In It For You?

• Award‑Winning Culture – Join one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, winners of The Publican Awards Best Pub Employer 501+2026, and recognised nationally for our industry‑leading training and development programmes
• Healthcare Cover – Comprehensive healthcare support via Westfield Health
• Benefits Bar – Access discounts, cashback, and perks across major retailers, holidays, groceries, days out, and more.
• Career Growth & Development – From structured training plans to development opportunities across the business, we’ll support you in building a long‑term career in hospitality
• Length of Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with exciting rewards for your dedication
• Annual Awards Night: Be recognised and celebrated through our annual Bar Raiser Ball awards, dedicated to recognising the incredible work our teams do
• Extra Time Off – Enjoy an extra day of holiday on your birthday, plus the option to purchase additional holiday throughout the year
• Team Discounts – Enjoy 30% off across Liberation Pubs & Bars and 50% off food whilst on shift
• Wellbeing Support – We’re proud ambassadors of The Burnt Chef Project and provide access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Why Join Butcombe Group?

We believe hospitality is at its best when people can be themselves. That’s why we’ve created a culture where everyone belongs, a place where you’re encouraged to just beyou. We work From the Heart, Set the Bar High, Raise the Spirits, and create experiences that genuinely become the Talk of the Town.