Kitchen Porter

El Pastor Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Off all Food & Drink across all HG

Sit down meals with your team

28 days paid holidays + enhanced leave

Job summary

El Pastor Restaurant in Kings Cross, London is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter. You will uphold high hygiene standards, keep kitchen sections clean, and support the chef team in a fast-paced setting.

This role requires reliability, a strong work ethic, and a passion for the hospitality industry. Based in a renowned group, you’ll enjoy the collaborative culture, career development opportunities, and employee benefits while contributing to award-winning Mexican cuisine in a vibrant London

Qualifications

• Experience in high quality restaurant kitchens in London.
• Adherence to all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Organized with a great eye for detail and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen sections.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.
• Assist chefs and support team as needed.
• Support food prep areas and sustain high hygiene standards.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Kitchen Porter | El Pastor Restaurant | Kings Cross, London

El Pastor is a small group of Mexican taquerias in London, inspired by the decade the founders spent in Mexico City, running a cult nightclub and searching for the city’s best taco al pastor.
We pour our hearts into top quality authentic produce, making fresh tortillas daily using heritage corn and working directly with suppliers and cooperative farmers in Mexico. We are proud to have been awarded a Star by the Sustainable Restaurant Association.
This ethos is felt by our teams, they understand the journey of the ingredients and how important they are to the dishes they serve. El Pastor is deeply invested in sourcing the most wonderful mezcals and tequilas and making every day a fiesta.

Meaningful Rewards at Harts Group

• Kitchen Porter Salary of up to £34,994 based on 48hrs per week

• 50% Off all Food & Drink across all Harts Group

• Sit down meals with your team

• Increasing holiday allowance on top of your 28 days paid holidays

• Career development, 1-on-1 coaching and training opportunities

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages

• Access to Wagestream Platform where you can access your wages early and manage your money

• Learn a new language with access to Babbel language courses

• A paid volunteering day to support our communities and causes that matter to you

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Access to Hospitality Action to support your wellbeing in and out of work

• CODE membership with amazing discounts in the Hospitality Industry

• Test drive our new openings, you are invited to a brilliant meal with your team

• Working with a great group of individuals where you can be yourself and enjoy your career

Harts Group Way

We’re excited to hear from candidates who bring curiosity, commitment, and a passion for Hospitality. We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and equal workplace where everyone is valued. In return, we offer competitive salaries, opportunities for career development, and continuous training, all within a supportive and friendly team where camaraderie and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Kitchen Porter Role

• Experience working in High Quality Restaurant kitchens in London

• Adherence to all Food Safety and hygiene standards

• Organized and with great eye for detail, keeping all sections clean

• Following opening and closing procedures

• Hard-working and dedicated

• Happy to help and learn a cuisine alongside a brilliant Chef team

• Strong team ethic showing respect for your colleagues

• A passion for the hospitality Industry and your own career development is a must

Harts Group is a community of talented individuals, creating award-winning food, drink and offering industry-leading service. The portfolio includes Barrafina, Parrillan, Quo Vadis, El Pastor Restaurants, The Drop, Two Drops, El Siete, Los Primos and Bar Daskal in London