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The Carpenters Arms is a charming countryside pub nestled in the picturesque farmland of Tonbridge, Kent. With nine cosy hotel rooms, we provide a warm and welcoming retreat for both locals and visitors alike.

We’re on the lookout for a Kitchen Porter Superstar to join our team! Personality and hard work are key.

We’re looking for proactive, passionate individuals who support our pub’s vision and values. Our philosophy is simple: We CARE—about our guests, our team, and the experience we create together.

The role will support the head chef in maintaining standards in the kitchen. We are a busy kitchen, and a proactive approach is a must in this role.

This is a live-out role, and we believe in rewarding hard work. Our service charge and tips typically add an extra £3.50 per hour to your wage. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every shift is one we’re proud of.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our offer to a Kitchen Assistant:

• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• 20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotels
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, Career Pathway, and Chef Academy
• Share Save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

What we look for in a Kitchen Assistant:

We are looking for an existing Kitchen Assistant or an individual looking for their next step in their hospitality career, who has a passion for working within a reliable team that delivers high-quality standards. We need hard-working and dedicated people behind the scenes to help our restaurants run smoothly and ensure that they are always clean and tidy. As the successful Kitchen Porter, you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills and be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Work alongside your kitchen team and demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top-quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day-to-day tasks