We’re Hiring: Head Kitchen Porter
Location: Central London, Hanover Square
Pay Rate: £15.80 – £16.00 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday 5 / 7 days
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:
- Paid Monthly
- 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.
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