Senior Kitchen Porter — Private Household, Belgravia

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff in Belgravia is seeking a Head Kitchen Porter to maintain a spotless kitchen and back-of-house, supporting chefs, butlers and other teams to ensure service readiness at all times.

The role requires leadership experience, strong English communication and a discreet, professional approach suitable for an UHNW household. Strict right-to-work in the UK and weekend flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Kitchen Porter in a hotel, restaurant or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of cleaning standards and food hygiene.
• Reliable, punctual, hard-working and able to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Discreet, trustworthy and comfortable working in a private household.
• Good communication skills in English and a positive team attitude.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience of leading a team.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to complete one).
• Experience of goods receiving and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Open the kitchen and lead the early shift, setting the standard for the day.
• Set the daily and weekly cleaning schedules and check that standards are met.
• Supervise and guide the second porter and any relief cover, including handovers between shifts.
• Take the lead on goods receiving and be the main contact for all departments about deliveries.
• Order and control cleaning chemicals and supplies, and manage stock levels.
• Report equipment faults, hygiene issues and staffing concerns to the Head Chef and Head of Service.
• Help with induction and training of new porters.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Discretion

Reliability

Food hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Exclusive Household Staff in Belgravia is seeking a Head Kitchen Porter to maintain a spotless kitchen and back-of-house, supporting chefs, butlers and other teams to ensure service readiness at all times.

The role requires leadership experience, strong English communication and a discreet, professional approach suitable for an UHNW household. Strict right-to-work in the UK and weekend flexibility are expected.