Kitchen Porter

Upham Inns; Swanbourne; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Flexible shifts

Holiday entitlement

Discount meals for group dining

Staff discounts at family of venues

Training and progression toHead Chef

Job summary

Upham Inns is seeking an energetic Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll help keep food preparation areas clean, organized and safe while supporting chefs during service and shift changes.

We offer flexible shifts, competitive hourly pay, a free meal on shift, and opportunities to grow with award-winning training and clear progression to senior kitchen roles.

Qualifications

• Personality and potential are important for the role.
• Friendly, outgoing demeanor essential.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt in a busy kitchen.
• Enjoy working in a close-knit team and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen areas clean, organized and safe.
• Assist chefs during service and prep as needed.
• Support with stock, mise en place and general kitchen tasks.

Skills

Friendly personality

Eager to learn

Team player

Flexible

Job description

We’re on the lookout for an energetic, hands-on Kitchen Assistant to join our fantastic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, love creating unforgettable guest experiences, and want to grow your career with an award-winning company, then this could be your next big move.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary: Up to £12.71 per hour, plus Tronc
• Free meal on shift – fuel your day with delicious food from our kitchen
• Flexible shifts & enhanced holiday – work-life balance matters here
• Up to 50% off meals when dining with up to 6 guests
• 33% off hotel stays across our collection
• Award-winning training with a clear pathway to Head Chef
• Wage streaming service – access your pay when you need it
• Salary Extras Portal – discounts at Asda, Aldi, B&Q, H&M, Clarks, Tesco & more, plus Cycle2Work scheme
• Service Awards & Birthday Gift – because you matter
• £1000 refer-a-friend & chef recruitment incentives

Kitchen Porter Requirements

• For this role, personality and potential are more important than skills and experience…
• You’ll have a friendly, outgoing personality
• You should be eager to learn new skills
• You’ll enjoy working in a close-knit team
• You must be flexible and conscientious

Could you be the most important person in our kitchen? Join us as a kitchen Porter, and you’ll be the person who keeps the wheels turning in our busy kitchen. You’ll keep it clean and you’ll keep it safe - and you’ll protect the space so the chefs can create spectacular dishes.

Kitchen life is hard work, but it’s also a lot of fun. The team spirit is brilliant and there’s real pride in helping create something special for customers. This is also a great way to learn about premium catering. We are a business where kitchen assistants can go on to become chefs or even general managers – and given our passion for fresh ingredients, there are few better places to learn the food business. If you’ve never worked in a professional kitchen before, don’t worry. Comprehensive training will be provided.

We are looking for great people to join us Our company is big enough to support you but small enough to care about your individual needs. We are a friendly, hands-on team who have a passion for running great pubs. We are always on the lookout for like-minded people who have the desire to work and grow with us.

About Us we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re passionate about great food, quality drinks, and warm hospitality – all delivered in beautiful settings. We don’t just hire great people – we invest in them. That’s why we offer:

• Award-winning online training academy – learn anytime, anywhere
• Hands-on supplier experiences – from craft brewery tours to farm visits
• Career progression & apprenticeships – we help you grow

About You You’re the kind of person who:

• Brings passion for great food, drink, and service
• Supports the management team in leading shifts with confidence
• Handles guest expectations with charm and professionalism
• Has proven management experience in a hospitality or service-led role
• Stays organised and thrives on multitasking

It’s an exciting time to join us! We are growing, and we want you to grow with us and be part of our success. We’ve been busy investing in our business and we are seeing some great results. So, we want to continue to grow our pub family and we are looking to recruit passionate people into our team