Kitchen Porter

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff in Belgravia, London, seeks a Kitchen Porter to support chefs, butlers and back‑of‑house teams. You will keep the kitchen and staff areas clean, organized and ready for service, handling deliveries and waste discreetly under the Head Kitchen Porter. Working days are five on a rolling rota with two consecutive days off.

Shifts are 9 hours plus a 1‑hour break (10 hours on site). Applicants should have prior kitchen porter experience and a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen porter in a hotel/restaurant or similar environment.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to meet standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and ready for service during shifts.
• Clean and maintain the staff canteen daily.
• Receive deliveries and check against orders/notes for quantity and quality.
• Check temperatures on chilled and frozen goods and reject substandard items.
• Log deliveries and pass to the right department or person promptly.
• Report equipment faults and hygiene issues to the Head Kitchen Porter.

Skills

Good communication

Punctual

Discreet

Team player

English fluency

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Kitchen Porter
Location: Belgravia, London
Working days: 5 days- rolling rota- 2 consecutive days off
Working hours: 9 working hours plus a 1-hour break (10 hours on site)
Shifts: Mon 10:00-20:00 | Tue 10:00-20:00 | Wed 11:00-21:00 | Thu OFF | Fri OFF | Sat 11:00-21:00 | Sun 11:00-21:00
Salary: £34,000+ GPA
Contract: Permanent

Our UHNW clients in Belgravia are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join their team, following instructions from the Head Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for keeping the kitchen and the wider back of house clean, safe, organised and ready for service at all times. The role supports the chefs, butlers and every other department, and makes sure deliveries, waste and staff facilities are handled properly and discreetly.

Duties

• Follow the daily and weekly cleaning schedules and check that standards are met
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and ready for service throughout the shift, including floors, work surfaces, sinks, walls and equipment
• Clean and maintain the staff canteen daily, including tables, chairs, floors, fridges, microwaves, sinks and surfaces
• Receive deliveries for all departments, checking them against the order or delivery note for quantity, quality and condition
• Check temperatures on chilled and frozen goods, and reject anything that does not meet standards
• Log all deliveries and pass them to the right department or person promptly
• Report equipment faults, hygiene issues and staffing concerns to the Head Kitchen Porter

Full job spec on request

Essential

• Previous experience as a kitchen porter in a hotel, restaurant or similar environment
• Good knowledge of cleaning standards and food hygiene
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly, including weekends
• Discreet, trustworthy and comfortable working within a private household
• Good communication skills in English and a positive team attitude
• Right to work in the UK
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to complete one)
• Experience of goods receiving and stock rotation

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