Kitchen Porter

Hickory's Smokehouse; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hickory's Smokehouse as a Kitchen Porter, enjoying competitive pay with benefits including up to £15.21 per hour and tips. Be part of a vibrant team in a supportive culture focused on your career progression and work-life balance.

Benefits

Birthday reward meal

Free BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off

Wellbeing support

Team Player card discount

Qualifications

• Energetic and motivated individual.
• Willingness to learn and progress in the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Job description

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy a package of up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar!

Our KP’s are a vital part of our team. While the front of house keeps the flames burning, you will help keep our bustling back of house in shape. You will support our chefs in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen as part of our team.

For those eager to start their career, we offer real progression opportunities and a company culture that cares and embraces work-life balance. You’ll be rewarded with competitive pay and a host of benefits. We invest in you because you work hard for us.

Benefits include:

• A package of up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
• The opportunity to work in one of our £250k bespoke kitchens, with authentic smokers imported from the USA
• Excellent training and progression opportunities through our Hickory’s Training Academy
• Birthday reward meal for you and your friends each year
• Free BBQ on shift – team food and drinks menu
• Christmas Day off every year
• Moments that matter – paid days off for occasions like weddings, children’s first days at school, moving into a new home, and more
• Team Player card – 25% discount for you and 5 friends at all Hickory’s locations (rising to 50% for loyal service)
• Wellbeing support and 24-hour access to our wellness programme, with a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant
• Team social and engagement events including competitions, challenges, pizza nights, and more
• A chance to give back through fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
• Up to £500 through our referral scheme

Up for the challenge? Click apply now – it promises to be one heck of a ride!