Kitchen Porter *20 Hours

Craft Locals; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food across the group

20% off drinks across the group

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Staff discount

Team socials

Job summary

Craft Locals is seeking a part-time Kitchen Porter for The Rose & Crown in Rickmansworth. You’ll join a busy, food-led kitchen and support a friendly team delivering fresh, seasonal menus.

The role offers a clear development pathway toward a chef position as the pub group grows. Expect a hands-on environment, training sessions, and benefits like staff discounts and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable kitchen porter sought for part-time role.
• Interest in developing skills in a kitchen with fresh seasonal food.
• Willingness to learn and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organised

Team player

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Works well under pressure

Job description

About us
We are looking for an enthusiastic part time Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team. This role is perfect for somebody 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 (pro rata), 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

Supporting all kitchen team with daily duties

What we’re looking for

Great work ethic

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.