Location: Leicester Square, London
Employer: Brava Hospitality Group (Jamie's Italian UK)
Reports to: Head Chef and Sous Chef
Pay: £17.50 OTE
The Head Kitchen Porter plays a vital leadership role in supporting the kitchen operation by maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation, and safety across all kitchen areas. This role leads the Kitchen Porter team, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and safely, enabling the culinary team to deliver great food consistently.
As Head Kitchen Porter, you will supervise the team during service, coordinate cleaning schedules, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations while acting as a role model for standards and work ethic.
Lead and supervise the Kitchen Porter team across all shifts
Maintain exceptional cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils to the highest standards
Coordinate washing of pots, pans, and equipment during and after service
Ensure the plate and pot wash areas function to high standards as required at all times
Oversee and maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and upkeep of all equipment
Create, manage and monitor daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules, ensuring the company cleaning guide is followed as instructed by senior chefs
Train and develop Kitchen Porters in proper procedures, safety standards, and work ethic
Support basic prep tasks when required and coordinate team support during busy periods
Ensure waste and recycling are handled correctly and efficiently
Oversee stock levels of cleaning materials and equipment, communicating needs to management
Monitor and report equipment maintenance needs and coordinate with management on repairs
Support the kitchen team during busy periods and maintain workflow efficiency
Demonstrate efficient timekeeping, presentation and workflow as a role model for the team
Understand assigned task standards set out by Head Chef and company procedures and ensure team compliance
Follow all health and safety and food hygiene procedures and ensure team compliance
Have a thorough understanding of and adhere to Jamie's Italian regulations, in particular the policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, food safety and COSHH
Train team members in COSHH, health & safety and chemical knowledge
Represent the company's high standards of personal presentation and behaviour at all times during a shift
Provide a friendly, courteous and professional service at all times
Report for duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform at all times, maintaining the highest standard in hygiene and grooming
Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all departments
Contribute to the building of the team and efficient team spirit as well as having an active interest in employees' welfare, safety and development
Be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capacity as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments if required, to meet business demands
Attend meetings and training as and when required
Proven experience as a Kitchen Porter in a high-volume kitchen environment
Leadership experience or strong supervisory skills
Reliable and hard working with an exceptional work ethic
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment and able to lead others through busy periods
Excellent attention to cleanliness, safety and detail
Strong ability to work as part of a team and motivate others
Good understanding of COSHH, health & safety and chemical knowledge
Thorough understanding of plate and pot wash service area operations
Ability to train, coach and develop team members
Organisational skills with ability to manage schedules and coordinate team activities
Due to the nature of hospitality, this role requires flexibility. The Head Kitchen Porter will be required to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays in line with the business rota and operational needs.
Apply today and help bring bold flavours, great food, and unforgettable moments to Jamie’s Italian UK.
Location: Leicester Square, London
Employer: Brava Hospitality Group (Jamie's Italian UK)
Reports to: Head Chef and Sous Chef
Pay: £17.50 OTE
The Head Kitchen Porter plays a vital leadership role in supporting the kitchen operation by maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation, and safety across all kitchen areas. This role leads the Kitchen Porter team, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and safely, enabling the culinary team to deliver great food consistently.
As Head Kitchen Porter, you will supervise the team during service, coordinate cleaning schedules, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations while acting as a role model for standards and work ethic.
Lead and supervise the Kitchen Porter team across all shifts
Maintain exceptional cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils to the highest standards
Coordinate washing of pots, pans, and equipment during and after service
Ensure the plate and pot wash areas function to high standards as required at all times
Oversee and maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and upkeep of all equipment
Create, manage and monitor daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules, ensuring the company cleaning guide is followed as instructed by senior chefs
Train and develop Kitchen Porters in proper procedures, safety standards, and work ethic
Support basic prep tasks when required and coordinate team support during busy periods
Ensure waste and recycling are handled correctly and efficiently
Oversee stock levels of cleaning materials and equipment, communicating needs to management
Monitor and report equipment maintenance needs and coordinate with management on repairs
Support the kitchen team during busy periods and maintain workflow efficiency
Demonstrate efficient timekeeping, presentation and workflow as a role model for the team
Understand assigned task standards set out by Head Chef and company procedures and ensure team compliance
Follow all health and safety and food hygiene procedures and ensure team compliance
Have a thorough understanding of and adhere to Jamie's Italian regulations, in particular the policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, food safety and COSHH
Train team members in COSHH, health & safety and chemical knowledge
Represent the company's high standards of personal presentation and behaviour at all times during a shift
Provide a friendly, courteous and professional service at all times
Report for duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform at all times, maintaining the highest standard in hygiene and grooming
Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all departments
Contribute to the building of the team and efficient team spirit as well as having an active interest in employees' welfare, safety and development
Be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capacity as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments if required, to meet business demands
Attend meetings and training as and when required
Proven experience as a Kitchen Porter in a high-volume kitchen environment
Leadership experience or strong supervisory skills
Reliable and hard working with an exceptional work ethic
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment and able to lead others through busy periods
Excellent attention to cleanliness, safety and detail
Strong ability to work as part of a team and motivate others
Good understanding of COSHH, health & safety and chemical knowledge
Thorough understanding of plate and pot wash service area operations
Ability to train, coach and develop team members
Organisational skills with ability to manage schedules and coordinate team activities
Due to the nature of hospitality, this role requires flexibility. The Head Kitchen Porter will be required to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays in line with the business rota and operational needs.
Apply today and help bring bold flavours, great food, and unforgettable moments to Jamie’s Italian UK.