OVERVIEW
The National Theatre, one of the UK's leading arts venues, reaches millions of people each
year through live and digital programming, creating and sharing performances in London,
across the UK and internationally. The organisation strives to be accessible, inclusive and
sustainable. It empowers artists and craftspeople to make world-leading work, inspires
young people, and works with communities. Based in the heart of London’s South Bank,
the venue is home to multiple performance spaces and is attended by over a million
people annually, operating year-round to provide a welcoming space for audiences and
visitors alike.
KERB’s vision is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the kerb up. We
operate markets, one-off events, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central
London and have developed a successful corporate catering arm, KERB Events Ltd.
KERB Events Limited is a joint venture with Compass Group UK. As part of this
partnership, KERB Events Limited will become the sole F&D provider for this high-profile
performance venue in central London, looking after all public-facing catering as well as
internal hospitality and commercial events.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Executive Head Chef to ensure the kitchen operation is managed,
maintained and controlled in the most efficient way to achieve operational and financial
objectives. Providing strong leadership to the porter team whilst maintaining a pristinely
clean, safe and well organised working environment. You will report with a dotted line to
Deputy Head of Operations.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
● Lead effectively and with great communication the team of Kitchen Porters
(excluding Restaurants) with scheduling and rota management
● Working closely with the team of Chefs, Housekeeping and Warehouse team
● Ensuring opening and closing cleaning schedules are maintained at all time to
ensure a pristine working environment
● Working with the Back of house porter and Housekeeping team, ensure all non
kitchen spaces (hallways, corridors, etc) and transport equipment (Scan boxes,
trolleys) are regularly cleaned
● Ensuring the welfare of the team, concerning breaks, PPE and working hours are
adhered to
● Ensuring the Food Safety policy is adhered and documents are filed on time and
accurately
● Ensuring all Health & Safety policies and processes are followed, documented and
filed accurately, including Supervision of all COSHH material
● Supporting with and from the lead of the Exec Chef the transport of crockery,
cutlery and catering equipment at times
● Reporting all HSE hazards, accidents, incidents, illness and diseases to the Deputy
Head of Operations for reporting and action.
● Reporting of broken equipment, bins, shelving units and broken items to Deputy
Head of Operations
● Working closely and effectively with the team to develop a positive, open and
inclusive culture around our key values and ethos
PERSON SPECIFICATION
● At least 2 years experience within a contract catering or commercial events
environment
● Experience in a similar role preferred
● People Supervision experience
● Passionate about food, people and cleanliness
● Positive and flexible attitude, with the ability to think laterally and willing to
problem solve
● Possess a willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in from time to time on
non-designated areas of the business
● Outstanding hustle
This list is in no way exhaustive and the incumbent may be asked to perform other tasks
to help out the KERB family (within reason!)