Kitchen Porter — Fast-Paced Prep & Clean Kitchen

Nightcap Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous service charge

50% food & drink discount

Discount portal access

Early pay with Wagestream

Life assurance £10,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training & development

Fun and vibrant environment

Job summary

Nightcap invites applications for a part-time Kitchen Porter at Dirty Martini in Manchester. You will support the kitchen team with ingredient prep, cleaning, stock organization, and inventory control while ensuring food safety standards are met.

This role focuses on weekend shifts (Fri–Sun) with pay at the national minimum wage plus a service charge. We offer a welcoming, fast-paced environment and opportunities for growth across Nightcap venues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen porter or similar role preferred but not required.
• Physical stamina and ability to handle repetitive tasks and heavy lifting.
• Attention to detail to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Team player mentality with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene principles.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in preparing ingredients by washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruits, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation areas by following established standards and sanitizing surfaces.
• Thoroughly clean and store cooking appliances, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Keep the kitchen floors clean through sweeping, mopping, and wiping down kitchen walls.
• Support with unloading and organizing delivered food supplies.
• Ensure the proper storage and organization of food supplies.
• Promptly transfer meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as instructed by the Cook.
• Assist with inventory control and maintain records of notable food wastage.
• Team player with the ability to follow instructions effectively.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Nightcap invites applications for a part-time Kitchen Porter at Dirty Martini in Manchester. You will support the kitchen team with ingredient prep, cleaning, stock organization, and inventory control while ensuring food safety standards are met.

This role focuses on weekend shifts (Fri–Sun) with pay at the national minimum wage plus a service charge. We offer a welcoming, fast-paced environment and opportunities for growth across Nightcap venues.