Kitchen Porter

Restaurants; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK restaurant as a Kitchen Porter in Winchester, where you'll support an enthusiastic team in a vibrant environment focused on hospitality. Enjoy flexible shifts, potential career development, tips, and a variety of staff benefits including discounts and fun social events.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Transport support

Weekly tips

Staff discounts

Free meal for two after one year

Social events

Great quality meals on duty

Holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude, keen to support the kitchen team.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and assist with food prep effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen staff in food preparation and maintaining cleanliness.
• Ensure both kitchen and front of house have necessary supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Basic food preparation

Job description

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• Pay - £11.44 per hour (£20,820 per year for a full-time role) £10.30 per hour for under 18s
• Plus up to £6,700 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last year's earnings),
• giving total potential earnings of £27,520 per year.
• Flexible shifts with part and full-time options
• A Top 100 Best Company to work for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our friendly kitchen team at our beautiful restaurant in Winchester.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' — trying to make people smile with great food, drink, and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity, and as such, are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Providing essential support to the kitchen team
• Making sure both kitchen & front of house have everything they need
• Keeping the area clean & clear
• Basic food preparation
• Working as a team to provide excellent service

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here?

Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels.

Grow your career with us

We're passionate about developing our people. Many of our Head Chefs started as Kitchen Porters, and 75% of our managers have been promoted from within. We invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits)
• Opportunities to move within our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles
• Regular support from your manager
• Flexible shifts. We work with you to find shifts that suit your lifestyle
• Transport. Support with local parking permits or travel passes for up to 12 months
• Weekly tips. Tips are paid weekly, not subject to deductions, and you receive tips even when on holiday
• Staff discounts. 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in shops and online, discounted hotel stays, and cookery courses
• Free meal for two. After one year, enjoy a complimentary 3-course meal for two annually
• Social events. Meet Rick and the team at fun social gatherings
• Plenty of food. Great quality meals, drinks, and snacks on duty and during breaks
• Staff surprises. Little treats throughout the year
• Holiday. 28 days paid holiday annually, increasing after 2 years

Our Story

Rick and Jill Stein founded our family business in 1975. Today, we employ over 600 staff across 10 restaurants, hotels, cookery schools, shops, and an online shop. Rick and Jill, along with their sons Ed, Jack, and Charlie, remain involved in the business.

Our Values

We are a values-led company. Our core values are:

• Hospitality from the heart.
• Enjoy learning and improving.
• Do the right thing, the right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Good to know... Uniforms are provided (chef whites).

Say Hello

To apply, email your CV to chrisbaker [at] rickstein [dot] com or click apply to submit a quick application.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Rick Stein Winchester was our first restaurant outside Cornwall, opened in 2014, featuring fresh seafood in a coastal-inspired setting on Winchester high street, just a short train ride from London.