Kitchen Porter - Full Time - Recruitment Open Day - Excel London

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Porter for a full-time position at ExCel London. Responsibilities include ensuring kitchen cleanliness and assisting in food preparation. Candidates should be adaptable and possess strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including 23 days' annual leave and health support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days' annual leave

Healthcare & wellbeing support

Family benefits

Meals on duty included

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience delivering high quality customer care.
• Demonstrates exceptional time-keeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
• Prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen.
• Assist chefs with their needs.
• Prepare drinks and serve food to customers.
• Comply with food hygiene standards.
• Represent the brand positively.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

High quality customer care

Initiative

Time-keeping

Job description

Recruitment Day 21st November

Kitchen Porter Recruitment Open Day - ExCel London, Friday 21st November 2025

Kitchen Porter - Excel London | Full-Time / Permanent

£29,988 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

Apply today to be considered for our Kitchen Porter Recruitment Open Day! This is a chance to tour the kitchens, meet our team, and learn more about what it takes to work in this legendary entertainment venue.

If successful, we will contact you with an invite to attend on 21st November. Please note attendance is by invite only.

We are Levy

Levy is about elevating experiences. We are a leading global hospitality partner, designing and delivering unforgettable guest moments that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events - including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London - we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show‑stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Kitchen Porter – the role

• Ensuring the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanliness
• Working quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen
• Guaranteeing our chefs have everything they need to make our fresh dishes
• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

What we’re looking for

• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• 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
• Demonstrate exceptional time‑keeping and reliability

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: 2 days' additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby's first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 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 believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences – and shape the future of hospitality.