Head Kitchen Porter

The Double Red Duke; Morebath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ownership of kitchen operation

Supportive team and professional work

Job summary

The Mason’s Arms in the Cotswolds is seeking a Senior Kitchen Porter to lead the kitchen porter team and uphold high standards of cleanliness and organisation. You will work closely with the Head Chef to manage rotas, supplies and daily kitchen operations, ensuring a smooth service in a busy, award-winning gastro pub.

Experience in a similar supervisory role and a proactive mindset are essential to thrive in this vibrant kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Kitchen Porter or in a supervisory role.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to lead, support and motivate a team.
• Solid understanding of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• Proactive approach with high attention to detail.

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 in the kitchen.
• Ensure daily and weekly cleaning schedules are completed.
• Order and monitor cleaning products, chemicals, uniforms and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure safe storage and use of cleaning products and equipment.
• Support recruitment, training and development of porters.
• Enforce health, safety and food hygiene procedures.
• Report maintenance issues and shortages to the Head Chef.
• Assist with basic administration and day-to-day kitchen tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

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.

If you take pride in high standards, enjoy leading a team and want to play an important role in a busy, award-winning kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation: Competitive salary