Kitchen Porter

Sidmouth - Restaurant; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paddleboard access

Competitions and incentives

50% off food at Rockfish restaurants

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Rockfish is seeking a Kitchen Porter in Sidmouth to support the kitchen team and uphold high cleanliness standards that enable our chefs to work efficiently.

You’ll enjoy flexible hours during the busy summer season, with many porters returning year after year; you’ll also benefit from shared tips and staff perks. The role is offered on a fix-term contract ending 28 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to working hours to support busy periods.
• Ability to work as part of a kitchen team and maintain high cleanliness.
• Local recruitment within a 20-mile radius of the restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen to facilitate chefs.
• Support kitchen staff during peak times and busy periods.
• Contribute to a positive, energetic team culture and reliable service.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Cleanliness

Job description

If you love coastal life, are passionate about seafood and the ocean, would like to be part of an energetic team with a positive culture, who do the right thing running award winning restaurants - we look forward to hearing from you.

Our restaurants are set in the most beautiful costal locations across the Devon and Dorset, so our guests will feel connected to the incredible fresh seafood that we serve.

The role

As Kitchen Porter you will support the Kitchen team, ensuring cleanliness is to a high standard to facilitate the work of our chefs.

As an integral part of the Rockfish kitchen team, you will have a flexible approach to working hours, able to support the business when it’s at its busiest.

Many of our summer Kitchen Porters come back to work for us season after season, making this a great role to work around your studies.

In return for your hard work, you will receive a fair share of all tronc and gratuities which can be up to an extra £2-3 per hour!

Benefits

• Access to Rockfish paddleboards, to relax and enjoy for free
• Competitions and incentives along the way
• 50% off all food when you dine at any Rockfish Restaurant
• Generous paid refer a friend Scheme £££

Please not that our summer seasonal roles are offered on a 'Fix Term Contract' basis, and employment will end on 28th of September 2026 unless otherwise agreed in writing.

We are committed to supporting our local community where possible we aim to recruit locally within a 20-mile radius of your restaurants and we strive to be a Company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any