Belfast’s newest restaurant,Ru, is looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our opening kitchen team.
Born from two rich food cultures, Ru blends bold Indian flavours with exceptional Irish produce. Our menu is a modern interpretation of Indian cooking — vibrant, seasonal, and designed for sharing.
Located on Ann Street and open for lunch and dinner, Ru will be the first to open amongst a number of adjoining venues, including a pub, cocktail bar and terrace, vinyl listening bar and club space in 2026.
This is a chance to be part of something new from the ground up, working with high-quality ingredients and contributing to a creative, ambitious kitchen. If you’re passionate about food, eager to develop your skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
The role
As kitchen porter, you will play a valuable role in the smooth running of the kitchen by ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation are maintained at all times.
What’s in it for you:
- £12.71 per hour
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including a free counselling programme
- Company discount offering 20% off food in various outlets including Bullitt Hotel, Little Wing Pizzeria, Ragin Ramen, The National and the Cloth Ear
- Structured learning and development plans through our online CPL training programme
- Varied training opportunities including NVQs, WSET, First Aid, Mental Health Awareness, etc.
- Team bonding events such as our summer BBQ, Winter Raffle, seasonal parties, trips, and award ceremonies
What you’ll do:
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen and other back-of-house spaces
- Wash dishes, utensils, cookware and kitchen equipment efficiently, safely and to a high standard
- Assist with deliveries, stock rotation, and storage of food and kitchen supplies
- Support chefs with basic food preparation tasks as required
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
About you:
- Previous experience in a kitchen porter or similar role is desirable
- A strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Good attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment
- Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions
- A team player with good communication skills
If you’re ready to be part of an exciting new kitchen and help support a high-performing kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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At Ru, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our team members and fosters a vibrant work culture. With generous benefits such as up to 29 days of holiday, health and wellbeing initiatives, and structured learning opportunities, we are committed to your personal and professional growth. Join us in shaping a unique dining experience in the heart of Ann Street, where your passion for hospitality will be celebrated and rewarded.
