Kitchen Porter - Casual (May - August)

Compass Group UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is hiring Kitchen Porters for the Summer Opera Festival at Glyndebourne Opera House. This casual position requires reliable and hardworking individuals who can work flexible hours, including weekends. The role involves kitchen duties such as cleaning and dishwashing, while ensuring high standards of cleanliness. The ideal candidates should have energy, a positive attitude, and the ability to perform well under pressure. A rewarding opportunity awaits those who want to work at a renowned cultural venue.

Benefits

£10.90 - £12.71 per hour

Weekly paid tronc

Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station

Free onsite parking

Opportunity to work at a cultural venue

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking individual with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen portering and cleaning duties.
• Dishwashing and supporting the kitchen team.
• Maintain cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen.

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Positive can-do attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Kitchen Porter - Summer Opera Festival 2026

Glyndebourne Opera House | Sussex

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.

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.

What We Offer

• £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

Interviews will be held in February 2026. If your application is successful, we will be in touch at the beginning of February 2026 to invite you to interview.

Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Restaurant Associates is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to supporting and developing our people.

Apply today to be part of an unforgettable summer at Glyndebourne.