London - Kitchen Porter

The Zetter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Food & Drink in all ZetterL

Friends & Family Hotel Rates – 50% off

Birthday paid day off

Growth culture

Job summary

The Zetter in London is seeking a Kitchen Porter to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen. You will maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation across wash-up and kitchen areas, keeping equipment and workspace safe for service.

This hands-on role suits someone reliable and hardworking, who takes pride in doing the basics well. You will support chefs with basic food prep when required and have the opportunity to develop within the team.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking, and takes pride in cleanliness and organisation.
• Comfortable with physical work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to learn.
• Should you wish, this role can develop in the future.

Responsibilities

• The Kitchen Porter is essential to the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation across the wash-up and kitchen areas, ensuring equipment, crockery, utensils, and workspaces are clean, safe, and ready for service.
• Support chefs with basic food prep when required.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Team-first attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Zetter is a quiet celebration of intimate spaces, timeless imperfection, and unapologetic British eccentricity. With our collection of boutique hotels, townhouses, and parlours nestled in London’s most characterful neighbourhoods, we offer more than a stay — we curate experiences brimming with thoughtful details, curated charm, and stories layered into every corner.

Our food and drink are an extension of this ethos — carefully crafted menus, perfectly poured cocktails, and service that feels warm, attentive, and never scripted. We believe that dining and drinking at The Zetter should be as memorable as sleeping under our roofs.

Just moments away from the British Museum, our Bloomsbury townhouse is a design‑led hideaway full of characterful rooms and suites, a gym, and tranquil garden—plus a parlour and terrace made for long, leisurely cocktails.

About The Role:

The Kitchen Porter is essential to the smooth running of the kitchen. You will maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation across the wash-up and kitchen areas, ensuring equipment, crockery, utensils, and workspaces are clean, safe, and ready for service. You will also support chefs with basic food prep when required.

About You:

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone reliable, hardworking, and proud of doing the basics brilliantly.

• Reliable, hardworking, and takes pride in cleanliness and organisation.
• Comfortable with physical work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to learn.
• Should you wish, this role can develop in the future.

What Awaits You at The Zetter:

• Discounted Food & Drink in all Zetter Lounges
• Friends & Family Hotel Rates – 50% off for your favourite people
• A paid day off on your birthday
• A culture that values individuality, celebrates effort, and supports growth

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics by law