Head Kitchen Porter

Lead and supervise the Kitchen Porter team across all shifts 

Maintain exceptional cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils to the highest standards 

Coordinate washing of pots, pans, and equipment during and after service 

Ensure the plate and pot wash areas function to high standards as required at all times 

Oversee and maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and upkeep of all equipment 

Create, manage and monitor daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules, ensuring the company cleaning guide is followed as instructed by senior chefs 

Train and develop Kitchen Porters in proper procedures, safety standards, and work ethic 

Support basic prep tasks when required and coordinate team support during busy periods 

Ensure waste and recycling are handled correctly and efficiently 

Oversee stock levels of cleaning materials and equipment, communicating needs to management 

Monitor and report equipment maintenance needs and coordinate with management on repairs 

Support the kitchen team during busy periods and maintain workflow efficiency 

Demonstrate efficient timekeeping, presentation and workflow as a role model for the team 

Understand assigned task standards set out by Head Chef and company procedures and ensure team compliance 

Follow all health and safety and food hygiene procedures and ensure team compliance 

Have a thorough understanding of and adhere to Jamie's Italian regulations, in particular the policies and procedures relating to fire, hygiene, food safety and COSHH 

Train team members in COSHH, health & safety and chemical knowledge 

Represent the company's high standards of personal presentation and behaviour at all times during a shift 

Provide a friendly, courteous and professional service at all times 

Report for duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform at all times, maintaining the highest standard in hygiene and grooming 

Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all departments 

Contribute to the building of the team and efficient team spirit as well as having an active interest in employees' welfare, safety and development 

Be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capacity as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments if required, to meet business demands 

Attend meetings and training as and when required 

Proven experience as a Kitchen Porter in a high-volume kitchen environment 

Leadership experience or strong supervisory skills 

Reliable and hard working with an exceptional work ethic 

Comfortable working in a fast paced environment and able to lead others through busy periods 

Excellent attention to cleanliness, safety and detail 

Strong ability to work as part of a team and motivate others 

Good understanding of COSHH, health & safety and chemical knowledge 

Thorough understanding of plate and pot wash service area operations 

Ability to train, coach and develop team members 

Organisational skills with ability to manage schedules and coordinate team activities