Head Kitchen Porter

Senior Kitchen Porter – The Mason’s Arms, Cotswolds

Salary: £36k per annum, depending on experience

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

About The Mason’s Arms

The Mason’s Arms is an award-winning gastro pub in the
Cotswolds, recognised in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs and voted Best
Restaurant in the South East at the Pub & Bar Magazine Awards.

With a strong local following and guests visiting from
across the UK and internationally, we pride ourselves on delivering an
exceptional guest experience while retaining a welcoming and relaxed
atmosphere.

The Role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Senior Kitchen
Porter to lead our kitchen porter team and maintain high standards of
cleanliness, organisation and hygiene throughout the kitchen.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will oversee the
day-to-day running of the kitchen porter team, manage cleaning schedules and
rotas, monitor supplies and support the smooth running of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead,
  support and organise the kitchen porter team.


• Manage
  rotas and ensure adequate cover for services and cleaning duties.


• Maintain
  high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation.


• Ensure
  daily and weekly cleaning schedules are completed.


• Order
  and monitor cleaning products, chemicals, uniforms and kitchen equipment.


• Ensure
  cleaning products and equipment are stored and used safely.


• Support
  the recruitment, training and development of kitchen porters.


• Ensure
  the team follows health, safety and food hygiene procedures.


• Report
  maintenance issues, equipment shortages and operational concerns.


• Assist
  the Head Chef with basic administration and day-to-day kitchen tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous
  experience as a Senior Kitchen Porter or in a similar supervisory role.


• Good
  organisational and communication skills.


• The
  ability to lead, support and motivate a team.


• A
  strong understanding of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and safety.


• A
  proactive approach and good attention to detail.


• The
  ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen.


• Experience
  in a quality restaurant, hotel or gastro pub would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive
  salary, depending on experience.


• [Rota
  and working pattern].


• [Holiday
  allowance and additional benefits].


• The
  opportunity to take ownership of an important part of the kitchen
  operation.


• A
  supportive team and a professional working environment.

If you take pride in high standards, enjoy leading a team
and want to play an important role in a busy, award-winning kitchen, we’d love
to hear from you.