Kitchen Porter/Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Elephant in Woolton is looking for driven, enthusiastic & passionate Chefs de Partieto join our team!
Rate of Pay
- 7.49 - £10.42 per hour.
- Full time roles available.
- Pay is processed every 4 weeks (on a Friday).
Employee Benefits
- Wagestream.
- Employees enjoy 25% off food & accommodation & 15% off drinks in our venues;
The Queens Hotel in Lytham, The Ship in Freckleton, The Eagle at Weeton, The Elephant in Woolton, Liberty Tavern in Woolton & Lytham House in Lytham.
- 2 all-company parties annually (where the venue is closed ensuring all employees can attend). +1 made available for you to bring your partner.
- Special gift on your birthday.
- 100% of all tips & gratuities are shared between the venue team.
- Our chefs are encouraged to experiment with their creativity by developing their own specials.
- Growth opportunities across our estate.
- Nationally recognised qualifications & external courses available.
- On-site, free of charge parking
- Working daily with fresh food in a business with a passion for home cooked food.
- Recognition is one of our core values – something we encourage from and to all employees.
Rota Schedule
Shift patterns are flexible around venue opening times & demands.
To improve work-life balance, a flexible 4 to 5 day working week has been introduced and is available to suit the needs of each individual, wherever possible.
Ideal Candidate
Candidates applying for a chef role with us are encouraged to demonstrate the following criteria:
- Drive & passion - having a can do, will do & want to attitude is at the heart of our business. As our Head of Food says; “no passion, no point”.
- Our teams are encouraged to challenge the norm & use their creativity & initiative to create a venue that our team love to work in & our guests love to be in.
- Experience of working within a fast-paced food business.
- Capable of delivering 1500+ covers per week.
- Comfortable allowing your personality to shine working within a brigade of 15 chefs.
- Achieving & maintaining a 5-star EHO rating.
- Passion for working in a team environment.
- Delivering high quality dishes following specifications.
- Supporting the Head Chef in delivering great guest experiences.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RNKP-01
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Porter/Assistant roles across The Elephant at Woolton's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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