Head Kitchen Porter

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff in Belgravia is seeking a Head Kitchen Porter to maintain a spotless kitchen and back-of-house, supporting chefs, butlers and other teams to ensure service readiness at all times.

The role requires leadership experience, strong English communication and a discreet, professional approach suitable for an UHNW household. Strict right-to-work in the UK and weekend flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Discretion

Reliability

Food hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

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

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