At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our kitchen sparkling clean and support food prep in a vibrant restaurant.
- Company: Join a family-run restaurant bringing the spirit of Barcelona to Mere Green.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25% off food, flexible hours, and generous bonuses.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities with a supportive team and culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a brand-new opening and shape our restaurant's success from day one.
- Qualifications: Reliability, enthusiasm, and a passion for teamwork are key.
Baresca Tapas is an independent, family‑run restaurant & bar group built on genuine hospitality, great tapas, and even better people. We’re excited to be bringing the spirit of Barcelona to Mere Green and are looking for a hardworking, reliable, and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team.
Why Join Us
- Brand‑new opening with the chance to shape the restaurant and bar from the start
- Independent, family‑run business with involved, supportive directors
- Values‑led culture where people come first
- 25% off food at our restaurants
- Annual management awards
- Birthday card & gift
- Supplier trips
- Meals on duty
- Opportunity to progress
- Company pension
- Long service awards
- Christmas Day & Boxing Day off
What are we about
We are a family business and care deeply about positivity, ownership, kindness, and teamwork. Culture matters as much to us as performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys working as part of a team, and thrives in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.
As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen by maintaining cleanliness, supporting food preparation, and helping us deliver an exceptional experience for our guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the pot wash area and ensure the kitchen remains clean, organised, and efficient.
- Wash and store crockery, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Support daily and deep cleaning schedules in line with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Assist with food preparation and kitchen service when required.
- Receive and store deliveries in accordance with food safety procedures.
- Help maintain a 5-star food hygiene standard by following all legal compliance requirements.
- Assist in training and supporting new Kitchen Porters.
- Report maintenance issues and equipment concerns to senior kitchen management.
- Ensure bin stores, storage areas, and staff areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
If you think your values would fit with ours and you have what it takes to fulfil this role – we’d like to meet you! We are passionate about our staff, their development and their rewards. We’re a family business offering excellent pay, tips and company pension. We have a dedicated in‑house trainer to help manage your career. We also offer discounted food at any of our restaurants of up to 50%. There’s also generous referral bonuses available of up to £250, long service recognition awards and flexible working, child care vouchers, maternity return‑to‑work bonus as well as enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
NEW OPENING Kitchen Porter, Baresca, Mere Green in Birmingham employer: Baresca
Baresca Nottingham is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, perfect for culinary professionals looking to thrive. With competitive benefits such as free and discounted meals, long service awards, and opportunities for personal growth, our vibrant tapas-focused venue encourages creativity and collaboration among team members. Join us in Nottingham, where your passion for food and innovation can truly shine.
