Kitchen Porter

As a Kitchen Porter at WatchHouse, you play a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation of our kitchen. From ensuring cleanliness and hygiene to supporting the team with essential prep work, you’ll be the backbone of our busy kitchens. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in keeping everything spotless and organized, we’d love to have you on board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep all kitchen work surfaces, including counters, sinks, stoves, and walls clean, sanitized, and safe for use.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors at the start and end of shifts, and as needed throughout the day.
• Quickly and efficiently wash crockery, cookware, utensils, and cutlery to keep them in active rotation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in food and supply storage areas when required.
• Follow cleaning schedules, ensure refuse and recycling are handled properly, and adopt a “clean as you go” approach.
• Take out rubbish and recycling promptly and responsibly.
• Support the kitchen team with routine food prep tasks such as peeling, chopping, or other simple tasks when needed.

Key Skills:

• A proactive approach to tasks with a “can-do” attitude and a readiness to keep up with the pace of a busy kitchen.
• A keen eye for cleanliness and hygiene to meet WatchHouse’s high standards.
• A collaborative mindset, always ready to lend a hand where needed.
• Ability to multitask and manage workload efficiently, even during busy periods.
• Physical stamina to handle long shifts and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

What can you expect at WatchHouse:

• Free Coffee & Drinks – Always – Sip on your favourite drinks, even on your days off.
• Monthly Coffee Gift – Take home 250g of premium WatchHouse coffee every month.
• Free Lunch Every Shift – Fuel up with great food on the house.
• Team Social Budget – Celebrate, connect, and unwind with your team outside of work.
• Annual WatchHouse Party – Our legendary celebration featuring Core Value Awards, and prizes like trips to coffee farms!
• 30% Off All Food – Any House, any time, just for being part of the team.
• 30% Off Retail Coffee – Stock up on your favourite WatchHouse blends whenever you like.
• Work in Beautifully Designed Houses – Join inspiring spaces equipped with industry-leading tools, surrounded by passionate hospitality professionals.
• Supportive Managers – We listen, we care, and we adapt to support your needs.
• Best-in-Class Training – From your first shift, we set you up for success with on- and off-shift development.
• Access to SCA Training – Advance your coffee expertise with recognised industry training (role dependent).
• Off-Shift Induction Experience – Get to know WatchHouse culture with a full day induction in your first two weeks.
• Career Progression That’s Real – With new Houses and growth across the business, your next step is never far away.

At WatchHouse, we were born from a passion to do better—driven by diligence, attention to detail, and a genuine care for our craft and our people. We are a people-first business that values individuality, personality, and the unique contributions of every team member. We champion diversity, insist on equality, and foster inclusion as a non-negotiable part of our culture. Our team thrives in a respectful, collaborative environment where feedback is welcomed, support is mutual, and excellence is pursued together. Guided by our core values—passion, can do, diligence, and empathy—we build meaningful relationships, celebrate contributions, and work with purpose to deliver the Modern Coffee experience.