Head Kitchen Porter
Location: Belgravia
Working days: 5 days- rolling rota- 2 consecutive days off
Working hours: 9 working hours plus a 1-hour break (10 hours on site)
Shifts: Mon OFF | Tue OFF | Wed 08:00–18:00 | Thu 10:00–20:00 | Fri 10:00–20:00 | Sat 08:00–18:00 | Sun 08:00–18:00
Salary: £40,000 GPA
Contract: Permanent

Our UHNW clients in Belgravia are looking for a Head Kitchen Porter to join their team, keeping the kitchen and the wider back of house clean, safe, organised and ready for service at all times. The role supports the chefs, butlers and every other department, and makes sure deliveries, waste and staff facilities are handled properly and discreetly.

Duties

• Open the kitchen and lead the early shift, setting the standard for the day
• Set the daily and weekly cleaning schedules and check that standards are met
• Supervise and guide the second porter and any relief cover, including handovers between shifts
• Take the lead on goods receiving and be the main contact for all departments about deliveries
• Order and control cleaning chemicals and supplies, and manage stock levels
• Report equipment faults, hygiene issues and staffing concerns to the Head Chef and Head of Service
• Help with induction and training of new porters

Full job spec on request                        

Essential

• Previous experience as a  Head kitchen porter in a hotel, restaurant or similar environment
• Good knowledge of cleaning standards and food hygiene
• Reliable, punctual, hard-working and able to work flexibly, including weekends
• Discreet, trustworthy and comfortable working in a private household
• Good communication skills in English and a positive team attitude
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous experience of leading a team

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to complete one)
• Experience of goods receiving and stock rotation

EHS #9401