Kitchen Porter - Casual (May - August)

Compass Group PLC; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking Kitchen Porters for the Summer Opera Festival at an iconic cultural venue in the UK. This casual position requires flexibility in hours, including weekend work. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, supporting the kitchen team, and dishwashing. Ideal candidates will be reliable, energetic, and able to work under pressure. Pay ranges from £10.90 to £12.71 per hour with additional perks, including a free shuttle bus and onsite parking.

Benefits

Weekly paid tronc

Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station

Free onsite parking

Opportunity to work at a cultural venue

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen portering or cleaning is beneficial.
• Must be flexible and able to work weekends.
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Perform kitchen portering duties and maintain cleanliness.
• Support the kitchen team during peak times.
• Help with dishwashing and other related tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

This is a casual position, with hours varying week to week based on business needs. During the Festival we operate seven days a week, so flexibility is essential, including regular weekend work. The role includes kitchen portering, cleaning, dishwashing, and supporting the kitchen team to maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Specific duties will be aligned to your experience and aptitude.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals with energy and enthusiasm, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to work calmly under pressure as part of a team.

Glyndebourne Opera House, set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, is one of the world's most iconic cultural venues, renowned for its opera, elegant dining, and famous summer picnics. Dining at Glyndebourne delivers high quality hospitality across restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and outdoor catering. We are recruiting Kitchen Porters (Back of House) to join our team for the Summer Opera Festival, running from May to August 2026., Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Restaurant Associates is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to supporting and developing our people.

• £10.90 - £12.71 per hour
• Weekly paid tronc
• Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station
• Free onsite parking
• The opportunity to work at one of the UK's most iconic cultural venues