Work a fully flexible shift pattern to support the needs of the operation, this will include regularly working early shifts, closing shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Take ownership of Health & Safety across all Back of House areas.
Maintain a clean, food-safe working environment by carrying out daily walkarounds and EHO-compliant cleaning checks, ensuring any actions are followed up.
Manage COSHH training and certification across all F&B departments.
Order and store chemicals in line with legal and company requirements.
Oversee the ordering of F&B products, working closely with chefs to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Ensure all deliveries are checked, signed off, stored correctly and rotated in line with stock control procedures.
Manage refuse storage and removal in accordance with company standards and liaise with external contractors.
Oversee Kitchen Porter payroll administration through Fourth, including daily close-downs, rota forecasting, payroll preparation, and the accurate recording of absences and holidays.
Coordinate the maintenance of all culinary areas, equipment, fixtures, and fittings.
Work closely with the Finance team to ensure all paperwork is accurate and submitted on time.
Lead, motivate, and develop the Kitchen Porter team, including implementing a weekly training focus.
Manage all Kitchen Porter shift cover requirements, including providing operational support when required.
Ensure the Kitchen Porter team maintains the staff canteen, including cleanliness, stocking crockery and cutlery, and maintaining the staff coffee machine.
Review weekly cleaning, pest control, and maintenance reports with the Senior Chefs, Director of F&B, and Restaurant General Manager.
Manage labour costs in line with agreed budgets.
Produce monthly reports on Health & Safety, COSHH, and Risk Assessment training compliance.
Maintain kitchen due diligence records and ensure documentation is readily available.
Carry out stock takes, including monthly crockery inventories and breakage reporting.
Verify and sign off laundry counts.
Conduct weekly checks and replenishment of first aid supplies.
Support Housekeeping in maintaining the cleanliness of the loading bay, including jet washing when required.
Ensure both you and the Kitchen Porter team maintain company uniform and presentation standards.
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