Head Kitchen Porter

Head Kitchen Porter – Team Leader We are recruiting a Head Kitchen Porter to lead and manage a team of 4–5 Kitchen Porters, including both permanent and temporary team members, at a very very very busy site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Porter with strong leadership skills, looking for a minimum 4-week assignment, with the potential to continue through to Christmas or become permanent in the future. The role is due to start Monday 19th October , and candidates must be available to commit to Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, every week . DAY TIME ONLY! Requirements: Previous experience as a Head Kitchen Porter, Senior Kitchen Porter or Kitchen Porter Team Leader. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Excellent knowledge of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, food safety and health and safety procedures. Ability to work efficiently and lead a team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment. A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to motivate and support team members. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with chefs and wider kitchen teams. Right to work in the UK. Availability to commit to Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the assignment and from next week. The role: Leading, managing and supporting a team of 4–5 Kitchen Porters across permanent and temporary staff. Overseeing the day-to-day running of the kitchen porter operation at a busy site. Delegating tasks and ensuring all team members understand their responsibilities. Maintaining exceptional standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and organisation. Ensuring dishwashing areas, kitchen equipment and workspaces are kept clean and operational. Supporting stock control and the organisation of cleaning materials and kitchen supplies. Ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety and hygiene procedures. Working closely with the kitchen and management teams to ensure smooth daily operations. Leading by example, remaining hands-on and ensuring the team works efficiently during busy service periods. We welcome applications from experienced Head Kitchen Porters and Senior Kitchen Porters who have a strong background in busy kitchens, contract catering, corporate hospitality, restaurants, hotels and other high-volume catering environments. Pay: £16.58 per hour, including holiday pay. Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. 8.30am to 5pm. Duration: Minimum 4 weeks, with the potential to continue through to Christmas or become permanent in the future. Start date: Monday 19th October 2026. Apply today! We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence. TPBN1_UKCT