Head Kitchen Porter: Lead a Busy, High-Standard Kitchen Team

Hiddenwell; Warwick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa day on work anniversary

Free use of facilities

30% off stays

Discounts on food, drink and retail

Pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Hiddenwell — Ardencote Manor is seeking a Head Kitchen Porter to lead a busy kitchen team in a full-time, permanent role. You will organise the Porter squad, uphold exemplary cleanliness and COSHH-compliant practices, and support chefs to deliver a flawless guest experience.

Roles include supervising duties, maintaining standards, training new porters, and ensuring safe waste and equipment handling. UK right to work is required; shift patterns vary across the week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or in a busy kitchen.
• Supervisory or team-leader experience is advantageous.
• Ability to organise, motivate and guide a team.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and support the Kitchen Porter team during each shift.
• Allocate daily duties and manage workloads.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and organisation across the kitchen.
• Ensure pots, pans, utensils, and equipment are cleaned thoroughly.
• Follow cleaning schedules and monitor standards throughout shifts.
• Support induction and training of new Kitchen Porters.
• Report hazards or faults promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen hygiene

COSHH knowledge

Organisational skills

Job description

Hiddenwell — Ardencote Manor is seeking a Head Kitchen Porter to lead a busy kitchen team in a full-time, permanent role. You will organise the Porter squad, uphold exemplary cleanliness and COSHH-compliant practices, and support chefs to deliver a flawless guest experience.

Roles include supervising duties, maintaining standards, training new porters, and ensuring safe waste and equipment handling. UK right to work is required; shift patterns vary across the week.