Kitchen Porter

Overview

Start the next chapter of your hospitality career as a Kitchen Porter at Hickory's Smokehouse, proudly crowned Best Pub Employer 2025 at The Publican Awards.

Hickory's Smokehouse is one of the fastest-growing restaurant and BBQ brands in the UK, specialising in authentic American-style BBQ. We're looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our busy, high-energy kitchen team.

This is a hands-on kitchen role where you'll support the chefs, keep the kitchen running smoothly and develop real hospitality skills - with clear progression and industry-leading training.

About you

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter in a similar high-volume kitchen environment (preferred but not essential)


• Strong work ethic and attention to cleanliness


• Positive attitude and strong team ethic


• Looking for stability, progression and a great work-life balance

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment


• Washing dishes, utensils, cookware and equipment


• Ensuring high hygiene and safety standards are consistently met


• Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment


• Working as part of a supportive, passionate kitchen team


• Developing your skills with training and progression opportunities

Why Hickory's?

• Up to £15.21 per hour, including Tip Jar (up to £3.00 per hour in tips)


• £250k bespoke-built kitchen with USA-imported smokers


• Award-winning training & clear progression opportunities


• Free team food on shift & a birthday meal on us - huge BBQ menu with endless possibilities


• Christmas Day off


• Paid time off for life's big moments (weddings, first day at school, moving into your first home & more)


• 25% team discount across Hickory's (rising to 50% with loyal service)


• 24/7 wellbeing support & a culture that truly values work-life balance


• A chance to 'give a bit back' with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids