Kitchen Porter

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Yalding; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A historic independent brewery in Yalding is seeking a part-time Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team and ensure great dining experiences. No prior experience is necessary; confidence and teamwork are essential. Enjoy benefits like competitive pay, tips, discounts, and flexible hours. This is a great opportunity for those who thrive behind the scenes.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

A share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

25% discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount from Visitor Centre Shop

Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Opportunities for development and promotion

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to support and contribute to the team's success.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering dining experiences.
• Contribute to the efficiency of kitchen operations.

Skills

Team Player

Confidence

Commitment

Job description

Shepherd Neame is looking for a part time Kitchen Porter to join our team, so if you enjoy hospitality but prefer working behind the scenes supporting your colleagues and contributing to the teams overall success; then this may be just the job for you. The Boathouse boasts a unique location on the River Medway, just a few minutes from the quaint village of Yalding near Maidstone. Its rural contemporary waterside restaurant and al fresco dining area offer the perfect destination for everything from a quick bite to eat to family dining, working lunches and private parties. We know that great kitchen Porters are also a key ingredient to a successful kitchen, so this role will see you working as part of our friendly and supportive team to ensure the delivery of a great and efficient dining experience to our customers.

If you haven't got any previous experience in this role, please do not worry, so long as that you are confident, committed and you are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know.

Britain's oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award‑winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office. Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• A share of tips in addition to your hourly pay
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100's of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office
• Flexible working hours

Shepherd Neame may be Britain's oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old‑fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

Sheps Skills

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit