Kitchen Porter

Craft Locals - Rose & Crown; Woodcock Hill; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food across the group

20% off drinks across the group

28 days holiday

Staff discount

Team socials

Supplier sessions

Job summary

The Rose & Crown, part of Craft Locals, is recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team in Rickmansworth. You will help keep prep and cooking areas clean, assist with basic food prep, and support the kitchen during service in a friendly, fast-paced pub environment.

We offer £12.71 per hour for over 21s, share of card tips, and perks including food and drink discounts, 28 days holiday, staff socials, and ongoing training. A great stepping stone toward chef progression.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience in a busy pub environment.
• Willingness to learn and progress.
• Organised and able to work under pressure.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated with good cleaning and basic food prep.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen and surrounding areas clean at all times.
• Assist in basic food preparation.
• Unload deliveries and support daily kitchen duties.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Willingness to learn

Team player

Organised

Works well under pressure

Job description

Kitchen Porter

£12.71 per hour + share of card tips

About us

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team. This role is perfect for a chef who wants to develop their skills, work with fresh seasonal food, and progress towards a chef position in the future.

The newest addition to Craft Locals currently undergoing extensive renovations ready to open March 2026. Located in the outskirts of Rickmansworth, just a short walk from the Aquadrome and Bishop's Wood Country Park, The Rose & Crown is a welcoming, country pub with deep local roots and a bright new chapter ahead. Perfectly placed for locals, walkers and visitors alike, it’s a pub designed for relaxed pints, great food and good company.

Inside, you’ll find a proper pub atmosphere, with a carefully curated range of real ales and thoughtfully chosen wines, supported by fresh, seasonal food and excellent, friendly service. The Rose & Crown is a place where traditional pub values meet modern standards of hospitality.

Our kitchen delivers fresh, seasonal menus built around classic pub favourites, using quality ingredients and contemporary touches. On Sundays, we’re all about exceptional roasts, with perfectly cooked meats, crisp unlimited roast potatoes, seasonal veg and rich gravies worth coming back for.

With outdoor seating for warmer days, a strong sense of community and a passion for great hospitality, The Rose & Crown is a pub where locals return time and again — a place to eat well, drink better and feel at home.

This is your chance to join a growing independent pub group and be part of a supportive team in a busy, food-led environment.

What’s in it for you

• Pay: £12.71/hr (this rate is for over 21's, renumeration for younger candidates may be less and can be discussed with us)
• Tips: Share of card tips
• Perks: 50% off food & 20% off drinks across the group, 28 days holiday, staff discount, team socials
• Training: Supplier sessions, brewery visits, regular menu development opportunities
• Progression: Clear development pathway to Chef

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure that kitchen and surrounding areas are clean at all times
• Basic food preparation
• Cleaning - emptying bins, mopping floors, cleaning grills & ovens
• Unloading deliveries
• Supporting all kitchen team with daily duties

What we’re looking for

• Great work ethic
• Kitchen experience
• Willingness to learn
• Organised Positive attitude
• Team player
• The desire to challenge themselves in a busy kitchen
• Works well under pressure
• Wants to progress and develop their career Loyal, honest & respectful

This is your chance to grow your skills, take on responsibility, and progress your career with a food-led independent pub group.

About Us

Craft Locals is a growing group of people-focused pubs, dedicated to delivering exceptional food, well-kept cask ale, and memorable guest experiences. We believe great pubs start with great teams, and we invest in our people — giving them the support, training, and tools they need to shine.

We’ve built systems that make running a pub straightforward and compliant, so our teams can focus on what really matters: welcoming guests and delivering an outstanding experience. From reservations to stock, scheduling to events, we use a suite of best-in-class tools — including AllGravy, MarketMan, Harri, S4Labour, Lightspeed, Trail, FoodAlert and SevenRooms — to simplify operations and keep everything running smoothly.

At Craft Locals, we’re proud to combine a love of people, food, and drink with smart systems and strong support — creating pubs that teams enjoy working in and guests love visiting.