Hickorys Smokehouse
Kitchen Porter
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Kitchen Porter – Join the Smokin’ Team at Hickory’s Smokehouse!
About the Role
Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory’s Smokehouse—winners of the ‘Best Pub Employer’ 2025 at The Publican Awards!
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Kitchen Porters (KPs) to bring life to our busy back of house. As a vital part of our team, you’ll work alongside our chefs to keep everything running smoothly—we’ll support you every step of the way.
We’re not just offering a job; we’re investing in your future, your growth, and your work-life balance. Together, we’ll make sure you’re not just part of the team—but a valued, progressing, and celebrated member. You work hard for us? We’ll reward you big time.
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🔥 Hourly Rate: Up to £15.71 per hour—including your Tip Jar (that’s an extra £3.00 per hour in tips!) 👕 Work Environment: In one of our bespoke £250k-built kitchens, featuring authentic smokers imported all the way from the USA 📚 Training & Progression: Opportunity through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy to grow right here with us 🎂 Birthday Reward: A free meal on us for you & your friends every year 🍖 Free BBQ on Shift: Enjoy our team food & drinks menu every working day 🎄 Special Days Off: Christmas Day off work every year ⭐ Moments That Matter: Paid days off for major occasions (wedding day, kids’ first day at school, moving into your first home, etc.) 💳 Team Perks: 25% discount on all Hickory’s venues for you and 5 friends (rising to 50% for loyal service) 💆 Support—A Wellbeing Champion in every restaurant, plus 24-hour access to our wellness programme and extra support from us 🎉 Social & Engagement: A packed team social calendar (think pizza nights, competitions, dash challenges) and an annual team BBQ party 🙌 Give Back: Engage in fundraising activities for Cash For Kids 💰 £500 Referral Bonus: For every friend you recommend who joins
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At Hickory’s, you aren’t just another employee—you’re a family candidate. We’re committed, we believe in our people, and we’re learning to sparkle after years of growth and accolades.
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If this sounds like your next step, click apply now—it’s going to be one heck of a ride! Let’s get you started.
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