Want to earn extra cash this Christmas? Join the kitchen team at The Seven Stars as a Seasonal Kitchen Porter – no experience needed, full training given and a share of the service charge on top of your pay.
The Seven Stars in Brocton sits just minutes from Cannock Chase – a relaxed gastropub with a beer garden, an outdoor bar and a heated Tipi for celebrations. Our kitchen cooks pub classics, steaks, burgers and seafood with fresh ingredients and plenty of care.
Christmas is our busiest, most exciting time of year – our festive menu launches on 20 November, with Tipi celebrations, work parties, Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Day.
Here’s what we offer:
- Up to £12.71 per hour (Approx. £407 per week)
- Shared Service charge (Avg. £112 per week)
- Total potential earnings = up to £519 per week
- Part time – 32 hours a week: solid, regular hours with a better work-life balance
- Seasonal / temporary contract – until early January 2027, with the chance to stay on permanently for great performers
- Extra income for Christmas – no experience needed
Our hourly rates: £12.71 (21+), £10.85 (18–20), £8.00 (under 18).
The role
Christmas is our busiest time of year, and Kitchen Porters keep the whole kitchen moving. You'll make sure our chefs have everything they need – clean pots, pans and plates, a tidy, safe kitchen and a helping hand with prep – so every guest gets a brilliant meal.
What you'll be doing:
- Washing pots, pans, plates and kitchen equipment
- Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe through busy services
- Helping with deliveries, stock rotation and basic prep
- Supporting the chefs through big party bookings and busy weekends
What we’re looking for:
- Reliable, hard-working and positive
- Available for busy shifts over Christmas, including evenings and weekends
- No experience needed – full training given
- Students, career changers and anyone wanting extra income are all welcome
About Parogon
Parogon was founded by a group of local friends with a passion for hospitality, and we now have restaurants across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. We're recognised as one of the top 20 hospitality companies and one of the top 100 large companies to work for in the UK – and we have a proven track record of progressing our people from within.
The Good Stuff:
- 100% of tips go to our teams
- 30% discount off your food bill when dining at any Parogon restaurant
- Career-focused opportunities for progression within a growing restaurant group
- Food on shift, straight off the menu
- 24hr access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Social events throughout the year, culminating in our Annual Awards Night!
Our mission is simple: to bring joy to our guests through fantastic food and drink, excellent service and passionate people.
At Parogon we are committed to inclusivity, embracing individuals of all ages, genders, identities, races, sexual orientations and ethnicities. We foster an environment where everyone, from diverse backgrounds, can find happiness at work.
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Seasonal Kitchen Porter – Christmas in Stafford employer: Parogon Group
Parogon Group is an excellent employer that prioritises both service excellence and employee development within a dynamic restaurant environment. With competitive compensation packages, including a KPI-based bonus and projected service charge, we foster a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring our team members thrive in their roles while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the UK hospitality scene.
