London - Kitchen Porter

The Columbo Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off across all Columbo venues

Free access to events and festivals

Training through the Columbo Academy

Nest pension

Job summary

The Blues Kitchen London, part of The Columbo Group, is a renowned venue famed for Southern-inspired interiors, live music and vibrant dining. It offers a dynamic setting where great food and performances come together nightly.

As Kitchen Porter you will wash dishes, keep the kitchen clean and safe, assist with basic prep, manage waste and stock deliveries, and help maintain high hygiene standards across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Hardworking and reliable kitchen Porter with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment throughout service.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and safe at all times.
• Support chefs with basic prep and kitchen tasks when needed.
• Manage waste, recycling and stock deliveries.
• Help maintain high hygiene standards across the kitchen.

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Organised

Team player

Job description

We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team at The Blues Kitchen London.

The award-winning Blues Kitchen is one of London’s most iconic venues. Known for its Southern-inspired interiors, legendary live music programme and vibrant dining room, it’s a place where great food, strong drinks and incredible performances come together every night of the week. Serving up all-American comfort food classics alongside expertly crafted cocktails, The Blues Kitchen has built a reputation as one of the city’s most loved places to eat, drink and experience live music.

Behind the scenes, the kitchen runs at a fast pace to deliver food to a busy dining room alongside a full programme of live music. We’re looking for someone hardworking, reliable and positive who can support the kitchen team and help keep the operation running smoothly.

See us in action: @theblueskitchen | @the_columbo_group

What You’ll Be Doing

• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment throughout service.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe at all times.
• Supporting chefs with basic prep and kitchen tasks when needed.
• Managing waste, recycling and stock deliveries.
• Helping maintain high hygiene standards across the kitchen.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone hardworking, reliable and organised.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• A positive attitude and strong team mentality.
• Good attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
• A willingness to learn and support the team.

What to Expect

• Competitive pay: £12.71 per hour plus tronc total package usually between £12.71 to £13.21 per hour. Hourly wages paid every two weeks on a Friday and tronc paid on the last Friday of the month.
• A busy kitchen environment where every shift brings something different.
• A supportive team and a relaxed working culture.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• 50% off across all Columbo venues, plus free access to our events and festivals.
• Training and development through the Columbo Academy.
• Hero of the Month recognition, including a paid weekend off.
• Generous Referral Scheme.
• Opportunities for global industry trips for top performers.
• Pension scheme via Nest.