GiGi Manchester - Kitchen Porter

Gusto Restaurants Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

GiGi"s Kitchen Porter role is essential to the brigade; you help keep the kitchen spotless, ensure crockery and utensils are ready for service, and support chefs by providing clean equipment quickly so every service runs smoothly.

You will assist with deliveries, stock organisation and safe storage, maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment, and help reduce waste through proper cleaning and disposal procedures.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and reliable.
• Team player who supports others to succeed.
• Organised, efficient, and able to stay focused during busy services.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout the kitchen, pot wash and back-of-house areas.
• Ensure crockery, cutlery, glassware, utensils and kitchen equipment are cleaned quickly and to the highest standard.
• Keep chefs supplied with clean equipment throughout service to support a smooth kitchen operation.
• Assist with deliveries, stock organisation and storage, ensuring all products are handled safely and correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment throughout every shift.
• Support the wider kitchen brigade wherever needed to help deliver exceptional service.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures with care and consistency.
• Take pride in maintaining equipment and reporting any maintenance concerns promptly.
• Help minimise waste by following correct cleaning and disposal procedures.
• Contribute to a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, respect and professionalism.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organised

Time management

Reliability

Job description

Kitchen Porter

The Kitchen at GiGi

THE ROLE

At GiGi, every exceptional service starts behind the scenes.

A beautifully run kitchen depends on more than great chefs—it relies on people who take pride in creating the environment that allows excellence to happen. As a Kitchen Porter, you are more than someone who washes dishes—you are an essential part of the brigade, helping every service run smoothly.

From keeping the kitchen spotless to ensuring chefs have everything they need, your work allows the team to perform at their very best. Every clean plate, organised workspace and polished piece of equipment plays a part in delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, takes pride in doing things properly and understands that the smallest details often make the biggest difference.

At GiGi, every great meal begins with a great team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout the kitchen, pot wash and back-of-house areas at all times
• Ensure crockery, cutlery, glassware, utensils and kitchen equipment are cleaned quickly and to the highest standard
• Keep chefs supplied with clean equipment throughout service to support a smooth kitchen operation
• Assist with deliveries, stock organisation and storage, ensuring all products are handled safely and correctly
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment throughout every shift
• Support the wider kitchen brigade wherever needed to help deliver exceptional service
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures with care and consistency
• Take pride in maintaining equipment and reporting any maintenance concerns promptly
• Help minimise waste by following correct cleaning and disposal procedures
• Contribute to a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, respect and professionalism

WHO YOU ARE

• Hardworking, reliable and proud of doing a great job
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and supporting others to succeed
• Organised, efficient and able to remain focused during busy services
• Happy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Positive, dependable and willing to help wherever needed
• Someone who understands that every role contributes to an exceptional guest experience
• Keen to learn and develop within a professional kitchen environment

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter is helpful but not essential—attitude is everything
• Comfortable working in a busy hospitality environment
• Understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety is beneficial, although full training will be provided
• A willingness to work as part of a supportive, high-performing team
• The ambition to grow with GiGi as we build something truly special

Every spotless kitchen supports a perfect service. Every great brigade begins with teamwork.

Built for the pleasure of a long Italian evening.