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We are seeking reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porters to join our busy kitchen team. As a key member of the back-of-house staff, you will ensure the smooth running of the kitchen by maintaining cleanliness, supporting chefs, and keeping everything organised. Your role is vital in helping us deliver high-quality service to our guests. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen, demonstrating efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen, including floors, surfaces, equipment, and storage areas., • Wash, clean, and properly store all kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, pots, and pans., • Operate dishwashers and other cleaning equipment safely and effectively., • Support chefs with basic food preparation tasks when required., • Ensure correct waste disposal and recycling procedures are followed., • Keep stockrooms and dry stores organised and tidy., • Unpack and store deliveries in line with food safety regulations (FIFO)., • Monitor kitchen hygiene standards and comply with health & safety guidelines., • Assist in setting up and closing down the kitchen each day. Skills & Experience: • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or similar role in a busy restaurant or hospitality environment (preferred)., • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team., • Good organisational skills and attention to detail., • Strong work ethic, punctuality, and reliability., • Physically fit, with the ability to lift and carry heavy items when needed. Benefits: • Competitive pay and opportunities for overtime., • Opportunities for training and career progression within the kitchen team., • Friendly and supportive working environment.
Duties and Responsibilities: · Maintaining statistical and financial records · Develop business strategies to raise our customers’ pool, expand, store traffic, and optimize profitability · Create and manage a relaxed, welcoming, customer-focused environment · Dealing with customer queries and complaints · Overseeing pricing and stock control, maximizing profitability, and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do so · To control and operate the store in accordance with company instructions, policies, and procedures in order to minimize operating costs and maximise profits. · Conduct price and feature comparisons to facilitate purchasing · Recruit and train new staff and conduct induction · Ensure racks are fully stocked · Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service · Utilizing customer experience and everyday coaching across the team (especially during peak times) · Inform customers about discounts and special offers and managing budgets Skill/experience/qualifications: · Bachelor / Master’s degree or a related study and experience · Excellent all-around managing skills · Strong experience in Excel · Excellent organizational and proven ability to managing the full extent of business requirements · Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Customer management skills