Kitchen Porter

Kitchen Porter

£12.71 per hour + share of card tips

About us

We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team. This role is perfect for a chef who wants to develop their skills, work with fresh seasonal food, and progress towards a chef position in the future.

The newest addition to Craft Locals currently undergoing extensive renovations ready to open March 2026. Located in the outskirts of Rickmansworth, just a short walk from the Aquadrome and Bishop's Wood Country Park, The Rose & Crown is a welcoming, country pub with deep local roots and a bright new chapter ahead. Perfectly placed for locals, walkers and visitors alike, it's a pub designed for relaxed pints, great food and good company.

Inside, you'll find a proper pub atmosphere, with a carefully curated range of real ales and thoughtfully chosen wines, supported by fresh, seasonal food and excellent, friendly service. The Rose & Crown is a place where traditional pub values meet modern standards of hospitality.

Our kitchen delivers fresh, seasonal menus built around classic pub favourites, using quality ingredients and contemporary touches. On Sundays, we're all about exceptional roasts, with perfectly cooked meats, crisp unlimited roast potatoes, seasonal veg and rich gravies worth coming back for.

With outdoor seating for warmer days, a strong sense of community and a passion for great hospitality, The Rose & Crown is a pub where locals return time and again - a place to eat well, drink better and feel at home.

What's in it for you

• Pay: £12.71/hr (this rate is for over 21's, renumeration for younger candidates may be less and can be discussed with us)

• Tips: Share of card tips

• Perks: 50% off food & 20% off drinks across the group, 28 days holiday, staff discount, team socials

• Training: Supplier sessions, brewery visits, regular menu development opportunities

• Progression: Clear development pathway to Chef

What you'll be doing

• Ensure that kitchen and surrounding areas are clean at all times

• Basic food preparation

• Cleaning - emptying bins, mopping floors, cleaning grills & ovens

• Unloading deliveries

• Supporting all kitchen team with daily duties

What we're looking for

• Great work ethic

• Kitchen experience

• Willingness to learn

• Organised Positive attitude

• Team player

• The desire to challenge themselves in a busy kitchen

• Works well under pressure

• Wants to progress and develop their career Loyal, honest & respectful

This is your chance to grow your skills, take on responsibility, and progress your career with a food-led independent pub group.