Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
The Motorist – Sherburn in Elmet
Hours: 0 hours per week (flexible hours to suit business needs)
Contract: Flexible Hours (including early mornings, evenings, weekends)
Pay: Competitive Rate
About Us
The Motorist is a one-of-a-kind automotive-themed venue in Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, offering a striking setting for corporate events, weddings, and brand activations. Blending motoring heritage with exceptional hospitality, we’re a true destination for both business and leisure.
Our versatile meeting and conference spaces — Brooklands, Indianapolis, Fangio, and Club Le Mans — feature full AV technology, flexible layouts, and bespoke catering, ideal for everything from intimate board meetings to large-scale conferences and networking receptions.
We also offer exclusive private dining experiences, including Car Club dining for enthusiasts and members seeking a memorable culinary setting. Beyond meetings and dining, The Motorist excels in product launches, brand activations, and corporate showcases, providing an automotive-inspired backdrop that makes every event distinctive.
From seamless planning to premium service, The Motorist delivers professional, unforgettable experiences tailored to each client’s brand and vision.
The venue also includes a fantastic, one-of-a-kind retail store, a thriving café that comes alive during car events, and a relaxed restaurant — The Drivers Lounge — open seven days a week, along with an on-site garage and MOT centre.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our busy hospitality team. This role is vital in supporting the kitchen team by maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient working environment. The Kitchen Porter will work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, particularly during busy service periods.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the hospitality industry and develop skills within a professional kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Wash, clean, and sanitise dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment to maintain high hygiene standards.
- Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, and organising ingredients when required.
- Support the kitchen team during busy service periods by ensuring work areas remain clean, organised, and well stocked.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, floors, storage areas, and equipment throughout service.
- Dispose of waste appropriately and follow recycling procedures in line with company standards.
- Assist with receiving deliveries and storing food and kitchen supplies correctly.
- Follow health, safety and food hygiene regulations at all times to maintain a safe working environment.
Person Specification
- Previous experience in a restaurant, café, hotel, or catering environment is beneficial but not essential.
- A strong work ethic and willingness to support the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in hospitality or culinary work is desirable.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn new skills.
- Flexible working hours are essential, including weekends and busy event periods.
Typical Working Conditions
This role involves long periods on your feet and working in a dynamic kitchen environment with varying demands throughout the week, including peak trading periods and large-scale events.
Company Benefits
You may be eligible to receive the following discretionary benefits (subject to the applicable rules for each benefit):
- Training and development opportunities
- Discount on beds purchased from the Company (after successful completion of probationary period)
- Free parking
- Discount on food and beverages at The Motorist
- Discount on services offered at The Motorist Garage
Please note that these benefits do not form part of your contract of employment and are provided at the Company’s absolute discretion and may be amended from time to time or withdrawn.
What We Offer
- Competitive rate of pay
- Tips and discretionary rewards
- Staff discount across The Motorist venues
- Free parking
- Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
