Job Title: Kitchen Porter
Location: Various locations across the UK
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £15.21 per hour (including Tip Jar – up to £3.00/hr in tips)
Start an Exciting New Chapter with Hickory’s Smokehouse!
Join the team at Hickory’s Smokehouse, proud winners of the 2025 ‘Best Pub Employer’ award at The Publican Awards. We’re on the lookout for passionate, hardworking individuals to join us as Kitchen Porters and become part of our smokehouse family.
If you’re looking for a role where your efforts are truly valued, where you can grow your career, and where work-life balance matters, then this is your next move.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive Pay Package – Up to £15.21/hr including Tip Jar (with up to £3.00/hr in tips!)
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Authentic Environment – Work in our custom-built £250k kitchens, featuring authentic American smokers
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Progression & Training – Award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy to help you grow
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Free BBQ Meals on Shift – Enjoy our legendary smokin’ BBQ while you work
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Christmas Day Off – Always spend the day with your loved ones
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Birthday Meal on Us – Celebrate with friends & family, every year
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Paid Occasion Days – For life’s big moments (weddings, first day at school, new home & more)
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Team Player Card – 25% discount (rising to 50% with loyal service) for you and up to 5 friends
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Wellbeing Support – 24/7 access to our wellness programme and in-house Wellbeing Champions
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Team Events & Annual Party – Pizza nights, team challenges, and more
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Charity Opportunities – Get involved with our fundraising for Cash For Kids
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Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn up to £500
Your Role as a Kitchen Porter
As a Kitchen Porter, you’re an essential part of our back-of-house team. While the front-of-house team keeps the flames alive, you’ll help keep everything running smoothly in the kitchen. You’ll:
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Support chefs with kitchen operations
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Maintain a clean, organised kitchen environment
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Wash dishes, pots, pans and ensure hygiene standards are met
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Help keep our kitchen equipment and stations in top condition
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Be a team player and contribute to our friendly, hardworking culture
No experience? No problem! We’ll provide full training and give you the tools to grow with us.
Ready to Join the Smokehouse Family?
If you’re ready to work hard, learn, grow, and enjoy some incredible BBQ along the way, click “Apply Now” – this is your chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and truly smokin’!