Experienced Kitchen Porter

Bocca di Lupo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Birthday meal on birthday month

Health & wellbeing benefit

Training & career development

Company pension

Additional leave

Sabbatical opportunities

Discounted or free food

Job summary

Bocca di Lupo in Soho, London, is seeking experienced Kitchen Porters to join a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. You will be part of a strong brigade, responsible for cleanliness, pot wash, waste management and supporting chefs during service.

We welcome KP Supervisors or Senior KPs; must be available full-time (5 days a week). Competitive hourly rate £13.47–£14.33, with dining discount and health & wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional restaurant kitchen is essential.
• Able to work full-time hours, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen and chefs during service.
• Pot wash and maintain cleanliness across all kitchen areas.
• Manage waste and recycling correctly.
• Ensure health & safety and food hygiene standards are followed at all times.

Skills

Kitchen porter experience

Job description

We are looking for experienced Kitchen Porters with restaurant background to join our extremely busy and high energy kitchen. This is a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment, so experience in a professional restaurant kitchen is essential.

We would especially welcome applications from Kitchen Porter Supervisors, Senior / Head Kitchen Porters, or those who have led pot wash or KP teams previously and are happy to be hands-on as part of a strong brigade.

Bocca di Lupo is one of London's most loved Italian restaurants, based in the heart of Soho. The Kitchen Porter team plays a critical role in maintaining standards and supporting the chefs throughout service.

The role
You will be an integral part of the kitchen operation, responsible for cleanliness, pot wash, waste management, and supporting the chefs with basic food preparation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous restaurant kitchen experience as a Kitchen Porter (essential)
• Has worked in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• May have experience as a KP Supervisor, Senior KP, or Head KP
• Is reliable, resilient, and physically capable
• Takes pride in keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and organised
• Is confident on pot wash and with basic food prep
• Can work full-time hours - must be able to work 5 days a week

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the kitchen and chef team during service
• Pot wash and maintaining cleanliness across all kitchen areas
• Managing waste and recycling correctly
• Ensuring health & safety and food hygiene standards are followed at all times

What we offer:

• £13.47 - £14.33 per hour (depending on experience)
• 50% dining discount
• A birthday meal during your birthday month
• Health & wellbeing benefit
• Training and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Additional leave
• Sabbatical opportunities
• Discounted or free food

If you have restaurant KP experience and want to work in a serious kitchen with high standards, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to discuss applications individually. Successful applicants will be contacted by email. Please do not call the restaurant.