Kitchen Porter - The Bricklayers Arms

RedCat Pub Company; Hogpits Bottom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable gastropub in the picturesque Chess Valley is seeking a kitchen assistant. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, washing kitchen equipment, and assisting during busy periods. No prior experience is needed; a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential. This role offers financial support, career development programs, and employee discounts. Join a community-focused team dedicated to culinary excellence in an award-winning environment.

Benefits

Flexibility and collaboration

100% gratuities distributed weekly

Access wages as you earn

Inspirational career development programmes

Reward and recognition platform

Food and accommodation discounts

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No experience required – just a willingness to work hard and learn.
• Must have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean and safe.
• Wash pots and kitchen equipment efficiently.
• Assist chefs and front-of-house team during busy periods.
• Ensure hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and safe at all times
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen equipment promptly and efficiently
• Help with basic food prep if needed
• Assist chefs and front‑of‑house team during busy periods
• Ensure hygiene standards are followed and maintained
• A strong work ethic and a 'can‑do' attitude
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
• No experience required – just a willingness to work hard and learn
• Work/life balance – a genuine belief in flexibility and collaboration
• Tips – a Tronc scheme with 100 % of gratuities distributed to our teams every week via TipJar
• Financial support – access wages as you earn them through Wagestream
• Development – inspirational career development programmes
• Recognition – dedicated reward and recognition platform
• Discounts – food and accommodation discounts nationwide
• Personal support – employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Ready to work in a kitchen that runs on trust and talent? Apply now and let’s talk about where your skills could take you next.

Set in the picturesque Chess Valley, The Bricklayers Arms is a Grade II listed, 18th‑century gastropub renowned for its charm and culinary excellence. With its ivy‑clad exterior, rustic low‑beamed ceilings, and roaring log fires, the pub offers a quintessentially English countryside experience. Celebrated for its award‑winning cuisine, the AA‑rosette pub has been honoured multiple times as Hertfordshire’s “County Dining Pub of the Year” by The Good Pub Guide. Under the leadership of the head chef, the kitchen crafts seasonal dishes that blend traditional British flavours with modern flair, complemented by an extensive wine list and a selection of fine ales. The Bricklayers Arms is more than just a dining destination; it is a community hub that hosts regular events, including monthly dog walks and seasonal gatherings, and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both guests and staff.