Kitchen Porter

Zuma Restaurant; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A contemporary Japanese restaurant in London seeks a part-time Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. If you have a proven track record in high-volume restaurants and a passion for Japanese cuisine, join our team to contribute to an extraordinary dining atmosphere. Competitive pay at $15.21 – $16.71 hourly.

Benefits

World-Class training

Global opportunities

Family Meals

Rewards & Recognition

Dining discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Porter in a luxury high-volume restaurant.
• Genuine love for culinary experiences and a passion for Japanese cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Perform all cleaning tasks with enthusiasm and efficiency.
• Handle dishes, pots, and pans with care and speed.
• Maintain clean and well-organised refrigerators and storage areas.
• Dispose of kitchen waste responsibly following regulations.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and maintain inventory levels.
• Store deliveries promptly and correctly.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented

Job description

Kitchen Porter - Zuma (Part time 20 hours)

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. This role will be based in Zuma London, the original restaurant located in the heart of Knightsbridge. Where our story first began, our iconic London venue serves as the global heart of the Zuma energy. Zuma London is proud to be part of the Azumi Collection.

About the role

As a Kitchen Porter, you'll bring energy and positivity to every task, keeping our kitchen and staff areas spotless, safe, and organised. Your hard work and vibrant attitude will contribute to the smooth running of operations, helping to create the extraordinary atmosphere that defines Zuma.

Main Duties

• Take pride in performing all cleaning tasks with enthusiasm and efficiency, ensuring everything is spotless and ready for action.
• Handle dishes, pots, and pans with care and speed, keeping breakages to a minimum while keeping up the pace.
• Maintain clean and well‑organised refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas to keep the kitchen running at full steam.
• Dispose of kitchen waste responsibly, following company policies and local regulations to uphold our standards.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and help maintain inventory levels, ensuring the team always has what they need.
• Store deliveries promptly and correctly, ensuring accurate labelling, rotation, and the removal of packaging.

What We Look For

• A genuine love for culinary experiences and a passion for Japanese cuisine.
• Proven experience as a Kitchen Porter in a luxury high‑volume restaurant.
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team.
• Naturally friendly, customer‑oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences.

Benefits

• World‑Class training, designed to inspire and educate.
• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands.
• Family Meals are shared daily.
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition.
• Dining discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.

Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that's elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.

Job Details

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Full‑time
• Salary: $15.21 – $16.71 hourly

About Zuma Restaurant

London’s Zuma Restaurant, located in Knightsbridge, offers a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal dining, delivering an authentic flavour of the east while respecting the traditions of the past.