Kitchen Porter - London

Speedboat Bar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in Greater London is looking for a Kitchen Porter to provide essential support to the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about food and hospitality and eager to develop their career within an acclaimed group. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards and assisting with deliveries. This role offers a fantastic opportunity in a dynamic working environment with numerous benefits, including discounts across various venues and dining establishments.

Benefits

Lunch for 2 after probation

Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Doctor & prescription services

Employee Assistance Program

Up to 55% off cinema tickets

Up to 25% off UK attractions

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Friendly and personable attitude.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Passion for food and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning schedules and hygiene regulations are followed.
• Assist with the acceptance, checking, and storage of deliveries.
• Support the Back of House team in daily operations.

Skills

Eagerness to roll your sleeves up

Attention to detail

Passion for food and hospitality

Desire to develop career

Job description

• Speedboat Bar - Soho - Kitchen Porter * Kitchen Porter - Speedboat Bar - Soho Salary - Up to 13.50 per hour

Schedule - Full Time

Experience - Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter within a busy restaurant environment

Speedboat Bar are seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their team.

The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Porter looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Restaurant in partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand.

The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai.

A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset.

The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda

The Position We're looking for a Kitchen Porter to provide essential support to the Back of House team.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for ensuring that cleaning schedules and hygiene regulations are followed.

You will assist with the acceptance, checking and storage of deliveries, as well as any other duties as directed by the Kitchen and Management teams.

If you have the following, then we want to hear from you :

• Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
• A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
• Passion for food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
• The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;

Benefits – Dining & Hospitality

• Lunch for 2 after probation
• Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants
• CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants
• Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK
• 24 / 7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare
• 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it
• Health, legal, money and debt support services available
• Entertainment*
• Up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more)
• Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK
• Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need itAccess to financial advice to help with your financial planning
• Company donations for your involvement with charities
• Special Occasions & Recognition*
• Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions
• Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment
• Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008.

Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.

The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, and Sabor; alongside cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, and Ambassadors Clubhouse.

Pubs include The Cadogan Arms, The George and The Hound.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.

Kitchen Porter • London, London, United Kingdom