Head Kitchen Porter

Country Creatures Limited.; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rota and working pattern

Holiday allowance and additional benefi

Ownership of kitchen operation

Supportive team

Job summary

The Mason’s Arms is a well-regarded gastro pub in the Cotswolds seeking a Senior Kitchen Porter to lead our kitchen porter team and ensure a high level of cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to supervise daily operations and maintain standards across the kitchen.

We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, with opportunities to take ownership of a key part of the kitchen operation and to grow within a professional, supportive team

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Kitchen Porter or supervisor.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to lead, support and motivate a team.
• A strong understanding of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• A proactive approach and good attention to detail.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and organise the kitchen porter team.
• Manage rotas and ensure adequate cover for services and cleaning duties.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation.
• Ensure daily and weekly cleaning schedules are completed.
• Order and monitor cleaning products, chemicals, uniforms and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure cleaning products and equipment are stored and used safely.
• Support the recruitment, training and development of kitchen porters.
• Ensure the team follows health, safety and food hygiene procedures.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment shortages and operational concerns.
• Assist the Head Chef with basic administration and day-to-day kitchen tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Hygiene knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Hospitality experience

Job description

Senior Kitchen Porter – The Mason’s Arms, Cotswolds

Salary: £36k per annum, depending on experience

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

About The Mason’s Arms

The Mason’s Arms is an award-winning gastro pub in the Cotswolds, recognised in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs and voted Best Restaurant in the South East at the Pub & Bar Magazine Awards.

With a strong local following and guests visiting from across the UK and internationally, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional guest experience while retaining a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

The Role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Senior Kitchen Porter to lead our kitchen porter team and maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and hygiene throughout the kitchen.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen porter team, manage cleaning schedules and rotas, monitor supplies and support the smooth running of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and organise the kitchen porter team.
• Manage rotas and ensure adequate cover for services and cleaning duties.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation.
• Ensure daily and weekly cleaning schedules are completed.
• Order and monitor cleaning products, chemicals, uniforms and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure cleaning products and equipment are stored and used safely.
• Support the recruitment, training and development of kitchen porters.
• Ensure the team follows health, safety and food hygiene procedures.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment shortages and operational concerns.
• Assist the Head Chef with basic administration and day-to-day kitchen tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Senior Kitchen Porter or in a similar supervisory role.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to lead, support and motivate a team.
• A strong understanding of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• A proactive approach and good attention to detail.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in a quality restaurant, hotel or gastro pub would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• [Rota and working pattern].
• [Holiday allowance and additional benefits].
• The opportunity to take ownership of an important part of the kitchen operation.
• A supportive team and a professional working environment.