Kitchen Porter *20 hours

Craft Locals - Rose & Crown; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

28 days holiday (pro rata)

50% off food across the group

20% off drinks across the group

Training opportunities

Progression to Chef

Job summary

The Rose & Crown, part of Craft Locals, is seeking a Kitchen Porter for 20 hours per week. You will keep the kitchen clean, assist with basic prep, and support the team in a busy, food-led pub environment.

Starting pay is £12.71 per hour plus a share of card tips, with benefits including staff discounts and holiday entitlement. This is a great step towards a chef position within a growing independent pub group in Rickmansworth.

Qualifications

• Great work ethic and reliability in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in kitchen operations and basic prep tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the pub kitchen environment.
• Organised, positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Team player committed to supporting the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen and surrounding areas clean at all times.
• Assist with basic food preparation and prep tasks.
• Clean bins, mop floors, and clean grills and ovens.
• Unload deliveries and assist with daily kitchen duties.
• Support all kitchen team members as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Attention to cleanliness

Team player

Willingness to learn

Organised

Job description

Kitchen Porter - 20 hours a week

£12.71 per hour + share of card tips

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
• 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.