Kitchen Porter - Excel London

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality partner is hiring for the Kitchen Porter role in London. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, preparing fresh dishes, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off

Healthcare & wellbeing

Mental health support

Family benefits

Perks & discounts

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Development opportunities

Meals on duty included

Qualifications

• Be adaptable and readily embrace changing priorities.
• Exhibit strong communication skills and build relationships easily.
• Have experience delivering high-quality customer care.
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.
• Show exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanliness.
• Work quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen environment.
• Guarantee that chefs have everything they need to create fresh dishes.
• Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Represent Compass Group UK & I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Adaptability

Strong communication skills

High-quality customer care

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping

Job description

Kitchen Porter - Full Time - Recruitment Open Day

Recruitment Day 21st November

Levy is a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments across iconic venues, including ExCeL London. We invite you to join a passionate, diverse team dedicated to elevating experiences and shaping the future of hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanliness.
• Work quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen environment.
• Guarantee that chefs have everything they need to create fresh dishes.
• Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high‑quality food that delights customers.
• Represent Compass Group UK & I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Be adaptable and readily embrace changing priorities.
• Exhibit strong communication skills and build relationships easily.
• Have experience delivering high‑quality customer care.
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure.
• Show exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits.
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva, Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments).
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Family benefits: additional leave after maternity return, day off for baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave.
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health, 10% off PureGym memberships.
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways.
• Meals on duty included.

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We celebrate individuality, build inclusive teams, and provide an environment where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.