Kitchen Porter - Glyndebourne

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cultural venue in the UK is seeking Kitchen Porters to join their team for the Summer Opera Festival from May to August 2026. This casual position requires flexibility with varying hours, including weekends. Responsibilities include kitchen portering, cleaning, and supporting the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will be reliable, have a positive attitude, and work well under pressure. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, a free shuttle bus, and onsite parking.

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 individuals.
• Energy and enthusiasm for tasks.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen portering and cleaning duties.
• Dishwashing and supporting kitchen staff.
• Maintaining cleanliness and efficiency standards.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

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.

Employer

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.

Benefits

• 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