Porter - Bar & Kitchen

Royal Court Theatre; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Porter to enhance the operational efficiency of its Bar & Kitchen. This part-time role involves accepting deliveries, preparing the kitchen for service, and collaborating with cooks. Ideal candidates will be independent yet collaborative, committed to hygiene and safety, and eager to learn new skills. Join a vibrant environment where your contributions will help maintain a clean and efficient kitchen, ensuring a delightful experience for all patrons. If you have a proactive attitude and a detail-oriented approach, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Demonstrates understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Shows initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational efficiency of the Bar & Kitchen.
• Accept and store deliveries, prepare the kitchen for service.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Food hygiene knowledge

Health and safety practices

Proactive learning

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London

Contract: Part Time, Permanent

Salary: £13.15 per hour with COL increase in April 2025

The Royal Court Theatre is looking to recruit a Porter to help ensure the operational efficiency of the Bar & Kitchen through accepting and storing deliveries, preparing the Kitchen for service, and working with the Cooks during service.

The successful candidate will be:

• Independent and Collaborative: Shows the initiative to work effectively on their own, while demonstrating the co-operation and teamwork needed to thrive in a collaborative kitchen environment.
• Committed to Hygiene and Safety: Demonstrates an understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices, with a willingness to learn and consistently apply these standards, ensuring that the kitchen environment remains clean, safe, and compliant with regulations.
• Proactive and Enthusiastic Learner: Exhibits a willingness to take initiative, embrace challenges, and develop new skills.
• Organised and Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to support the kitchen team, take on responsibilities, and go the extra mile to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form and return it to [e-mail] by no later than 12th January 2025. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, with effect from 2nd January 2025. We reserve the right to close the role early.

To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment inbox.

The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means that you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.