Kitchen Porter - Soho Farmhouse (Pen Yen)

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Soho House is hiring a Kitchen Porter for Soho Farmhouse (Pen Yen) to keep kitchenware clean, support hygiene and safety standards, manage waste, and maintain organisation in back of house areas. Key duties include washing and sanitising pots, pans, dishes and glassware, operating dishwashing equipment, and following HACCP and SOPs. In return you’ll enjoy weekly pay, meals on shift, staff discounts, health and dental plans, and training plus a lively team culture. The ideal candidate has up to two years in a busy, high profile venue, excellent attention to detail, reliability, and flexible availability including weekends. To apply, tailor your CV with concrete hygiene and teamwork examples, show you can follow instructions, multitask, and stay calm under pressure.

The Role… 

At Soho House, the Kitchen Porter plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen by cleaning and maintaining kitchenware including pots, pans, cutlery, crockery, and glassware. 

Your main responsibility is supporting hygiene and safety standards, managing waste disposal, and maintaining overall cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and back-of-house areas. 

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (Option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to additional 2 dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years continuous service 
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

Key duties…

• Wash, rinse, and sanitise all kitchen items including pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and glassware in line with daily operational needs 
• Operate commercial dishwashing and cleaning equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and safety protocols 
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workspaces and storage areas 
• Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately, ensuring bins are emptied and areas are kept clean and tidy throughout the shift 
• Adhere to all Food Safety and Health & Safety policies and practices in line with UK regulations (including HACCP) 
• Follow detailed cleaning schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
• Support the kitchen team by replenishing stock, reporting low supplies, and assisting where required during peak service times 
• Handle kitchen equipment and items carefully to minimise breakages and maintain inventory integrity 
• Replenish supplies such as toiletries, towels, and cleaning materials where required.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and equipment.

What we are looking for...

A successful Kitchen Porter for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.  

• Previous cleaning, housekeeping, or janitorial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently. 
• Reliability, discretion, and a professional attitude. 
• Flexibility to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays as required. 
• Ability to handle feedback to achieve member satisfaction 
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions