Join Dila - Where REAL People Make a Difference
Be part of an exciting new restaurant opening on Charlotte Street in the heart of Fitzrovia. Launching in late autumn 2026, Dila is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant seen through the lens of a Londoner - bringing together vibrant flavours, generous hospitality and exceptional produce.
We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and positive Kitchen Porter to join our opening kitchen team. Kitchen Porters are at the heart of a successful kitchen, and you'll play an essential role in keeping Dila clean, organised and running smoothly while supporting our chefs throughout preparation and service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dila from the very beginning, become part of a supportive kitchen team and build your skills and career within a brand-new restaurant in Fitzrovia.
About Dila
Spanning two floors, Dila will have approximately 50 covers on the ground floor and a further 70 on the first floor, including a private dining room, alongside a 40-cover terrace.
Designed for sharing, the menu centres around seasonal meze, vegetable-led dishes and charcoal grills, combining indigenous ingredients and spices from across the region with exceptional produce sourced from local farmers, growers, fishermen and producers across the UK.
About You and The Role
As a Kitchen Porter at Dila, you will:
- Keep the kitchen, wash-up and back-of-house areas clean, organised and ready for service, helping the wider team operate safely and efficiently
- Ensure crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans and kitchen equipment are cleaned and returned promptly throughout preparation and service
- Support the chefs with general kitchen duties and basic food preparation where required, giving you opportunities to learn more about the kitchen
- Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene, following all food safety, Health & Safety and cleaning procedures
- Assist with deliveries, ensuring products are safely received, moved and stored in the correct areas
- Support responsible waste management, recycling and waste separation in line with Dila's commitment to sustainability
- Work closely with the chefs and wider restaurant team, bringing energy and a helpful, team-focused approach to every shift
- Bring reliability, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Why Choose Dila?
We believe great people deserve great benefits. Here's what you can expect as a Kitchen Porter at Dila:
- Experience Dinners
- Wagestream
- Retail Discounts - including Amazon, Nike, ASOS and Asda
- Enhanced Holidays & Holiday Buy-Back
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Discounts at The Newman and over 500 Preferred Hotels worldwide
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Season Ticket Loans
- Monthly Social Events & Gifts
- Refer a Friend Bonus
- Company Pension Contributions
- Meals on Duty and Uniform Provided
- Tailored Career Development Programmes
Some benefits are conditional on length of service, recognising your ongoing contribution to Dila's success.
Dila is managed by KINSFOLK & CO, the Fitzrovia-born hospitality company that also manages The Newman, its luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Fitzrovia.
We welcome applications from everyone and celebrate diversity at Dila. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Kitchen Porter - Dila employer: The Newman
At The Newman, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Located in the dynamic Fitzrovia area, our luxury lifestyle hotel offers exceptional employee growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests. Join us and contribute to our exciting journey as we continue to establish ourselves as a leading independent hotel in London.
