Kitchen Porter

?️ We’re Hiring: Kitchen Porter

? Location: Central London, Hanover Square

? Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour

? Working Hours: 40 hours per week

? Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (no weekends!)

? Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Houston & Hawkes are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team at one of our standout London locations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a beautifully designed space alongside a professional kitchen team, supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

We don’t just prepare food — we create memorable experiences. If you take pride in keeping a kitchen clean, organised, and running efficiently, you’ll feel right at home here.

? About the Role

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll play an essential role in supporting the kitchen team — keeping equipment, work areas, crockery, and utensils clean and ready for service. You’ll work in a fast-paced, professional environment where cleanliness, teamwork, and high standards always come first.

? Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and surrounding areas

• Washing and cleaning pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment

• Ensuring all kitchen equipment is clean, sanitised, and ready for service

• Keeping work surfaces, floors, walls, and storage areas clean and organised

• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation when required

• Assisting with deliveries, stock rotation, and putting supplies away

• Managing kitchen waste and recycling in line with company procedures

• Keeping bins emptied and waste areas clean and hygienic

• Following all food hygiene, health & safety, and COSHH regulations

• Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure a smooth and efficient service

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or within a professional kitchen is desirable

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking

• Strong awareness of cleanliness and hygiene standards

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Physically fit and able to remain active throughout the working day

• Confident following instructions and working to high standards

• Ambition to develop and grow within the company

? Benefits:

• £14.50 per hour, paid weekly or monthly

• Monday to Friday working – no weekends!

• Free meals while on duty

• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Birthday off every year – paid

• Uniform provided

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance (2x salary)

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• CODE membership – hospitality perks and discounts

• Family-friendly support

• Company events including an all-company Christmas party

• Recognition schemes and employee awards

• Ongoing training and career development

? Who We Are:

Houston & Hawkes is a vibrant and growing independent caterer based in the South East. We’re proud to be an award-winning, certified B Corp, and one of the Top 30 hospitality companies to work for in the UK.

We create memorable experiences through fresh, seasonal food, exceptional service, and a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. From coffee bars and delis to fine dining and bespoke hospitality, we tailor every offer to our clients — and build teams who care deeply about what they do.

? Ready to Join?

Apply now and bring your energy, reliability, and passion for hospitality to a company that truly values food, service, and people.

Kitchen Porter

?️ We’re Hiring: Kitchen Porter

? Location: Central London, Hanover Square

? Pay Rate: £15.50 per hour

? Working Hours: 40 hours per week

? Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (no weekends!)

? Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Houston & Hawkes are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team at one of our standout London locations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a beautifully designed space alongside a professional kitchen team, supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

We don’t just prepare food — we create memorable experiences. If you take pride in keeping a kitchen clean, organised, and running efficiently, you’ll feel right at home here.

? About the Role

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll play an essential role in supporting the kitchen team — keeping equipment, work areas, crockery, and utensils clean and ready for service. You’ll work in a fast-paced, professional environment where cleanliness, teamwork, and high standards always come first.

? Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and surrounding areas

• Washing and cleaning pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment

• Ensuring all kitchen equipment is clean, sanitised, and ready for service

• Keeping work surfaces, floors, walls, and storage areas clean and organised

• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation when required

• Assisting with deliveries, stock rotation, and putting supplies away

• Managing kitchen waste and recycling in line with company procedures

• Keeping bins emptied and waste areas clean and hygienic

• Following all food hygiene, health & safety, and COSHH regulations

• Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure a smooth and efficient service

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or within a professional kitchen is desirable

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking

• Strong awareness of cleanliness and hygiene standards

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Physically fit and able to remain active throughout the working day

• Confident following instructions and working to high standards

• Ambition to develop and grow within the company

? Benefits:

• £14.50 per hour, paid weekly or monthly

• Monday to Friday working – no weekends!

• Free meals while on duty

• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Birthday off every year – paid

• Uniform provided

• Contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance (2x salary)

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• CODE membership – hospitality perks and discounts

• Family-friendly support

• Company events including an all-company Christmas party

• Recognition schemes and employee awards

• Ongoing training and career development

? Who We Are:

Houston & Hawkes is a vibrant and growing independent caterer based in the South East. We’re proud to be an award-winning, certified B Corp, and one of the Top 30 hospitality companies to work for in the UK.

We create memorable experiences through fresh, seasonal food, exceptional service, and a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. From coffee bars and delis to fine dining and bespoke hospitality, we tailor every offer to our clients — and build teams who care deeply about what they do.

? Ready to Join?

Apply now and bring your energy, reliability, and passion for hospitality to a company that truly values food, service, and people.