Restaurant Cleaner - Overnight
8 hours ago
London
Overnight Kitchen Porter / Restaurant Cleaner Shift: 12:00am–6:00am We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking Overnight Kitchen Porter / Restaurant Cleaner to take ownership of the full clean-down of Kiez after service.This is a hands-on overnight role covering both the kitchen and restaurant, making sure the entire site is left clean, organised and ready for the next day. Responsibilities • Washing remaining dishes, utensils, pots, trays and kitchen equipment, • Deep-cleaning the grill and cooking sections after service, • Cleaning and degreasing work surfaces, stainless steel, splashbacks and surrounding equipment, • Cleaning sinks, pot wash areas and storage areas, • Sweeping and mopping the full kitchen, • Cleaning underneath and around equipment where required, • Emptying, cleaning and relining bins, • Managing rubbish and recycling correctly, • Cleaning the restaurant floor, including edges and hard-to-reach areas, • Wiping and resetting tables, chairs and front-of-house surfaces, • Thoroughly cleaning and restocking the toilets, • Cleaning doors, touchpoints and entrance areas, • Completing scheduled deep-cleaning tasks, • Making sure all equipment is clean, dry and stored correctly, • Leaving both the kitchen and restaurant clean, organised and ready for the morning team, • Following all food hygiene, health and safety and cleaning procedures, • Reporting any maintenance, pest-control or equipment issues to management What We’re Looking For • Previous kitchen porter, commercial cleaning or restaurant-cleaning experience preferred, • Comfortable working independently overnight, • Strong attention to detail, • Someone who takes pride in leaving a space properly clean, • Able to work efficiently without cutting corners, • Reliable and punctual, • Comfortable with physical work, including lifting, scrubbing and prolonged standing, • Able to follow cleaning schedules and checklists, • Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate preferred What We Offer • 12:00am–6:00am overnight shifts, • Competitive hourly rate, discussed at interview, • Staff food on shift, • A well-equipped, beautifully designed restaurant in West London, • A clear, focused role with ownership of the overnight clean, • The chance to be part of an exciting independent restaurant and a dedicated team Please note: this is an overnight cleaning and close-down role rather than a traditional daytime Kitchen Porter position. A significant part of the shift involves deep-cleaning kitchen equipment, chef sections, restaurant floors and toilets after service.