Head Kitchen Porter - London

Head Kitchen Porter - London
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Head Kitchen PorterAs Head Kitchen Porter, you'll be responsible for leading the KP team and keeping the kitchen operation running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You'll lead from the front, maintain high standards, coordinate the team, and work closely with chefs and front-of-house to ensure the kitchen is always ready for service.What You'll Be DoingLead, motivate, and support the Kitchen Porter teamOrganise rotas, holidays, sickness cover, and daily staffingTrain and induct new team membersKeep kitchen, wash-up, storage, loading, and waste areas clean and organisedMaintain high standards of Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH, and Health & SafetyManage cleaning schedules and deep cleansOrder and manage cleaning chemicals, consumables, and equipmentMonitor stock and minimise wasteKeep COSHH folders and cleaning records up to dateReport maintenance and equipment issues promptlySupport chefs and front-of-house during busy services and eventsHelp drive recycling, sustainability, and smooth day-to-day kitchen operationsWhat You'll Need to SucceedPrevious Kitchen Porter experience, ideally at a supervisory levelExperience leading or coordinating a small teamStrong knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standardsExperience managing rotas and staffingA reliable, organised, and proactive approachPride in maintaining spotless standardsA hands-on attitude and willingness to lead by exampleFood Safety Level 2 and COSHH certification are desirableContract catering or busy B&I experience is a bonusWe ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsRestaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.Job Reference: com/2209/91446001/52825012/R/SU #RA GroupCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. xrexnqw We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!