Back of House Chef & Kitchen Porter - Growth & Training

Jamie’s Italian International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Full training and ongoing development

Clear progression opportunities within

Staff food

Discounts and team socials

People-first culture

Job summary

Jamie’s Italian in London’s Irving Street is recruiting for Back of House roles, including Chefs and Kitchen Porters. We’re building a dedicated team to deliver high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen, with full training and progression from Porter to Chef where possible.

You’ll join a supportive kitchen culture that values teamwork, quality, and respect, with opportunities for development and staff perks such as staff meals and team socials.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen teamwork and fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a hands-on kitchen role.
• Reliability and positive attitude in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to brand standards (Chef roles).
• Supporting food prep, washing up, and cleanliness (Kitchen Porter roles).
• Maintaining hygiene, food safety, and allergen standards.
• Working as part of a close-knit kitchen team during service.
• Following recipes, specs, and kitchen procedures.
• Keeping work areas clean, organised, and safe.
• Supporting a positive, respectful kitchen culture.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Jamie’s Italian in London’s Irving Street is recruiting for Back of House roles, including Chefs and Kitchen Porters. We’re building a dedicated team to deliver high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen, with full training and progression from Porter to Chef where possible.

You’ll join a supportive kitchen culture that values teamwork, quality, and respect, with opportunities for development and staff perks such as staff meals and team socials.