Kitchen Porter Supervisor

Utilita Arena; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted tickets

Life Assurance policy

5% Pension

Healthshield

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Legends Global is recruiting a Kitchen Porter Supervisor to lead the kitchen porter team across events and dining operations at the venue. You will ensure a clean, safe and efficient working environment in collaboration with the Head Chef and kitchen management, allocating tasks and supporting busy periods with hands-on involvement.

The role offers exposure to high-profile events, competitive benefits, and a supportive team culture within a renowned live events venue.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kitchen porter and ability to lead a team.
• Ability to work quickly under pressure while keeping the team focused.
• Good time management, organisational, and task allocation skills.
• Strong attention to detail in cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the kitchen porter, allocating tasks and managing workflow to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee dishwashing ops, ensuring pots, pans, crockery and utensils are cleaned to standard.
• Support chefs with simple food prep tasks during busy service times.
• Oversee unloading and storage of deliveries following stock rotation and safety rules.
• Ensure waste disposal, recycling and rubbish removal are performed correctly.

Skills

Kitchen porter

Leadership

Time management

Organisational skills

Food safety

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Venue

Olympia Events is more than an exhibition venue, conference centre and live-event space - it’s an inspiration. Against a backdrop of grand Victorian architecture, the seven connected spaces inspire engagement and enjoyment. Olympia Events is recognised in the industry for exceptional levels of customer service and support, and our numerous awards are testament to our clients' satisfaction. Beyond the walls of our venue, Olympia is on the ground, working to invest in people, strengthen our communities, and protect the environment.

Olympia Events is undergoing a period of change. In 2017, the venue was bought by a consortium led by Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance international. Work is currently underway to transform the wider estate into a cultural hub of which Olympia Events will be the central part. Once complete, the estate will include a new theatre, music venue, two hotels, over 30 eateries, world-class office space and over two acres of public realm. More information can be found at https://olympia.co.uk/

About the Role

The Kitchen Porter Supervisor helps lead the kitchen team, ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient working environment across all kitchen areas at all times. Responsible for organising and directing the day-to-day work of kitchen porters, this role upholds hygiene and health and safety standards while supporting smooth culinary operations. Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen management, the Kitchen Porter Supervisor allocates tasks, monitors standards, and steps in hands‑on during busy periods, playing a key role in enabling the team to deliver high‑quality service for all events and dining services within the venue.

What we can offer

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute-join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the kitchen porter, allocating tasks and managing workflow to ensure all kitchen areas, floors, surfaces, and storage rooms are kept clean, hygienic, and organised in line with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee the operation of dishwashing equipment, ensuring pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, and utensils are cleaned and sanitised efficiently and to standard.
• Support the chefs with the team's involvement in simple food prep tasks (e.g. peeling, chopping, assembling ingredients) as directed, particularly during busy service times.
• Oversee the unloading, checking, and correct storage of food and supply deliveries in line with stock rotation and food safety standards, escalating quality or accuracy issues as needed.
• Ensure kitchen waste disposal, recycling, and rubbish removal are carried out regularly and correctly to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Plan and manage porter rotas, breaks, and cover to ensure adequate staffing across events and service periods.
• Train, induct, and support kitchen porters, monitoring performance and coaching on standards and best practice.
• Conduct regular checks of cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment, ensuring compliance with food safety and health and safety requirements and reporting maintenance or equipment faults.
• Work collaboratively with chefs and kitchen management to ensure smooth kitchen operations, especially during busy events or service periods.

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a kitchen porter, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, and to keep a team focused during busy service periods.
• Good time management, organisational, and task-allocation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Sound working knowledge of food safety and health and safety practices in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to give clear direction as well as take instruction from senior kitchen staff.
• Good communication skills and the ability to lead by example as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and develop others.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities during events and peak service times.
• Takes pride in leading a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen operation.

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage- Virtual Teams Interview
• 2nd Stage- Face to face interview

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and - where relevant to the role - a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our