Kitchen Porter - Summer Opera Festival 2026

Glyndebourne Opera House | Sussex

Glyndebourne Opera House, set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, is one of the world's most iconic cultural venues, renowned for its opera, elegant dining, and famous summer picnics. Dining at Glyndebourne delivers high quality hospitality across restaurants, bars, private dining spaces and outdoor catering. We are recruiting Kitchen Porters (Back of House) to join our team for the Summer Opera Festival, running from May to August 2026.

This is a casual position, with hours varying week to week based on business needs. During the Festival we operate seven days a week, so flexibility is essential, including regular weekend work. The role includes kitchen portering, cleaning, dishwashing, and supporting the kitchen team to maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Specific duties will be aligned to your experience and aptitude.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals with energy and enthusiasm, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to work calmly under pressure as part of a team.

What We Offer £10.90 - £12.71 per hour Weekly paid tronc Free shuttle bus from Lewes Station Free onsite parking The opportunity to work at one of the UK's most iconic cultural venues

Interviews will be held in February 2026. If your application is successful, we will be in touch at the beginning of February 2026 to invite you to interview.

Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Restaurant Associates is proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to supporting and developing our people.

Apply today to be part of an unforgettable summer at Glyndebourne. TPBN1_UKCT