Kitchen Porter

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned pub recognized as the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025! As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a key role in supporting our chefs and ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent training, and a vibrant company culture that values work-life balance. With a host of perks including a birthday meal, free BBQ on shift, and well-being support, this is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your hospitality career in a state-of-the-art kitchen. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something special!

Benefits

Up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar

Excellent training & progression opportunities

Birthday reward meal

Free smokin’ BBQ on shift

Christmas Day off work

Paid occasion days off

25% discount for team members

Wellbeing support

Annual team party

Refer-a-friend scheme up to £500

Qualifications

• Support chefs in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping the back of house running smoothly.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.

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 kitchen operations as part of our team.

For those eager to kick-start their careers, 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 work hard for you, and we invest in you — big time.

Thank You’s & Benefits:

1. A package of up to £15.21 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
2. The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, with authentic smokers imported from the USA
3. Excellent training & progression opportunities – through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy
4. Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year
5. Free smokin’ BBQ on shift – team food & drinks menu
6. Christmas Day off work - every year
7. Moments that matter – Paid occasion days off (Wedding day, kid’s first day at school, moving into first home & more)
8. Team Player card – 25% discount for you & 5 friends at all Hickory’s locations (rising to 50% for loyal service)
9. Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant
10. A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party – including competitions, challenges, pizza nights & more
11. A chance to ‘give a bit back’ with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
12. Up to £500 for you – through our refer-a-friend scheme

Up for the challenge? Click apply now – we promise it will be one heck of a ride!