Join the Honesty Family — The Hartley Arms
Who We Are
At Honesty Group, we believe hospitality should feel honest, welcoming, and full of care — whether that’s through a perfect sourdough loaf, a well-poured pint, or a kitchen that runs smoothly behind the scenes.
The Hartley Arms is a pub rooted in community: good food, good people, and genuine hospitality. No gimmicks. Just quality ingredients, warm service, and a team that looks after one another.
Everything we do is built on teamwork. And that includes the kitchen.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe every role matters. A strong kitchen porter keeps the whole kitchen moving and plays a huge part in delivering great service.
You’ll be joining a supportive team where hard work is noticed, people are respected, and opportunities to grow are real.
Many of our chefs and kitchen leaders started in junior kitchen roles — we love developing people who care and want to learn.
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What You’ll Do
As Kitchen Porter, you’ll help keep the kitchen running smoothly, safely, and efficiently every day.
Your role will include:
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Washing dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment
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Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised, and safe throughout service
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Supporting chefs with basic food prep when needed
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Helping with deliveries, stock organisation, and storage
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Taking pride in cleanliness standards and food safety procedures
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Assisting with waste disposal and recycling
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Working closely with the kitchen team during busy services
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Helping maintain a positive and hardworking kitchen environment
Working Hours: Friday - 17:30 - 21:30hr, Saturday - 11:00 - 15:00hr & 17:30 - 21:30hr.
Due to the working hours, you will need to be 18 and over to be qualified,
Who You Are
* Reliable, hardworking, and positive
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Calm under pressure and happy working in a busy environment
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A team player who’s willing to jump in and help
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Someone who takes pride in doing things properly
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Respectful toward people, food, and the space you work in
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Keen to learn and develop new skills
No previous experience is required — attitude matters more to us than background.
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What You’ll Get From Us
* Full training and support
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Free meal on duty
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20% discount across Honesty Group sites
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Opportunities to progress into chef roles and wider kitchen development
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Discounted courses through our Cookery School
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A genuinely supportive working environment
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Your Future Here
There’s no fixed path at Honesty Group.
This role could lead to:
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Commis Chef
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Chef de Partie
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Bakery or Production roles
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Kitchen leadership opportunities in the future
We believe in promoting from within whenever we can.
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Safety & Inclusivity
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported.
We’re proud to be age-inclusive, disability confident, and focused on building diverse teams.
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How to Apply
Send us your CV along with a few lines about yourself and why you’d like to work with us.
We’d also love to hear what “honesty” means to you.
Learn more about us at Honesty Group