Kitchen Porter

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 or 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

If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, click Apply now and get stuck in with Hickory’s Smokehouse.