Kitchen Porter

Gees Restaurant & Bar; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant in Oxford is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join its team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the kitchen by washing and storing equipment, assisting with deliveries, and adhering to hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will thrive in teamwork and manage time effectively. Full training is provided, along with a flexible 40-hour workweek, competitive pay, and attractive benefits including staff discounts and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Meals on duty

50% discount on food

Up to £700 recruitment incentive

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Opportunities for development

Uniform provided

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Paid day off on your birthday

Team awards and prizes

Discounted gym membership and shopping

Online GP service

Qualifications

• Experience working in similar restaurants is beneficial but not required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry, and store cooking utensils and equipment efficiently.
• Assist in receiving, unpacking, and storing deliveries when requested.
• Adhere to Health, Hygiene and Safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Gees, situated in Oxford city centre, is an independent, lively restaurant, bar, and terrace within a unique Victorian conservatory. Serving a Mediterranean-inspired menu using the best ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked, Gees remains loyal to its traditions of providing quality food and service in the most beautiful restaurant in Oxford.

With an ambitious expansion and refurbishment project completed in Spring 2022, Gees doubled in capacity with the addition of ‘Gees Gallery’, an adjacent private dining space for up to 50 guests, and ‘Secret Garden’; a covered and heated private terrace for up to 60 diners.

Gees is part of 'The Oxford Collection'; a small, privately owned group of two luxury 5* hotels and apartments, three restaurants that consists of the Old Bank Hotel, the Old Parsonage Hotel, 36 St Giles, Parsonage Grill, Gees Restaurant & Bar, and Quod Restaurant & Bar. Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment programme, we have 80 bedrooms across three iconic properties in central Oxford, with unrivalled views across the city’s beautiful skyline.

We offer support, training, and development opportunities to help your career flourish. We believe that investment in each and every one of our ‘collectives’ is key to the success of our business and the happiness of our customers. As a member of our team, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who shares these values.

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join the Gees Kitchen team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Thrive on giving guests a memorable experience
• Be able to work under pressure
• Have effective time management skills
• Enjoy being part of a team

Typical duties of this role are:

• Ensure all cooking utensils, crockery, and any equipment used in food preparation, is washed, and dried thoroughly and returned to its correct storage place in the kitchen. This is to be done efficiently in order to ensure the chefs have sufficient equipment and resources during service.
• To assist in receiving/unpacking/storing any deliveries when requested.
• Adhere to Health, Hygiene and Safety standards in the kitchen, as set out in the company Health and Safety policy using COSHH and HACCP precautions where necessary.

Requirements for the position:

• Experience working in similar restaurants is beneficial although full training will be provided

We offer a sensible shift pattern across a 40-hour working week (Monday to Sunday rota with 2 days off) with an OTE up to £13.68 per hour, £28,454 per annum.

Based on 40 hours per week, including non-contractual tronc (service charge).

Part-time hours may also be considered.

Kitchen Porter Benefits:

• Meals on duty
• 50% discount on food within our restaurants
• Up to £700 recruitment incentive
• Membership to our Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities to develop within our Company
• Uniform provided
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum (pro-rata)
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Team awards and prizes
• Hospitality Rewards: offering discounted gym membership, high-street and online shopping discounts, discounted vouchers, a cashback card, and 24/7 online GP service

Eligibility to work within the UK must be proven and two references should be available on request.