Kitchen Porter Supervisor

Food & Beverage

[Employer hidden] is one of the world’s finest private members Golf and Country Clubs, famous for its outstanding three Championship golf courses, in addition to a luxury Tennis & Health Club. The Club is surrounded and entwined within the Wentworth Estate, one of the most prestigious private estates in the London suburbs where many of the world’s premier golfers have their home.

KEY AREAS OF ACTIVITY:

• • To lead, supervise, and motivate the kitchen porter team, delegating tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring all cleaning and support duties are completed efficiently, on schedule, and to the required high standards.
• • To oversee and participate in the cleaning of all kitchen and food preparation areas.
• • To supervise the cleaning of kitchen equipment, cooking utensils, and food trolleys.
• • To manage and monitor dishwasher operations, including loading, emptying, and ensuring proper sanitization after use in the main kitchen.
• • To ensure safe lifting and moving kitchen equipment is carried out in accordance with manual handling guidance by the team.
• • To maintain and enforce hygiene practices across all catering-designated areas, ensuring standards are always upheld.
• • To oversee and follow training guidelines for deep cleaning of kitchen structures, including heavy-duty machinery, and ensure the team adheres to structured cleaning schedules.
• • To supervise the cleaning of rubbish bins and disposal of rubbish in line with requirements, including proper segregation and recycling.
• • To manage the polishing of silver service items and ensure they are stored appropriately; oversee polishing of plates to the Chef’s requirements.
• • To coordinate the erection and cleaning of gas BBQs as and when required.
• • To ensure all clean items of kitchen equipment are stored in designated areas by the team.
• • To implement and monitor duties in a timely, organized way according to the cleaning schedule, ensuring the team always adheres to food hygiene safety standards/procedures and COSHH regulations.
• • To train new porters on procedures, hygiene best practices, safe chemical/equipment use, and support ongoing team development.
• • To report any maintenance issues, equipment faults, or compliance concerns promptly to the Head Chef and follow up as needed.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or similar role in a hotel, restaurant, club, or high-volume kitchen environment (essential); supervisory or lead porter experience strongly preferred.
• • Solid understanding of food hygiene regulations, health & safety practices, COSHH, and commercial cleaning procedures (Level 2 Food Hygiene desirable; training provided if needed).
• • Ability to lead and manage a small team, delegate effectively, and maintain high standards under pressure.
• • Previous similar experience within a 5* luxury hotel, restaurant, or club environment is desirable.
• • Interest and passion for maintaining excellence in hygiene, team performance, and kitchen support operations.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• • Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders across the club, including chefs, porters, and management.
• • Ability to work independently, use initiative, and lead by example.
• • Demonstrate great teamwork while supervising and motivating others.
• • Able to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• • Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the business, including varied shifts, weekends, and events.
• • Attention to detail, with the ability to spot issues, ensure high standards, and correct errors promptly.

As an equal opportunities' employer, [Employer hidden] is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join [Employer hidden].

BENEFITS:

• - Company pension scheme with Standard Life.
• - Enhanced company sick pay, maternity, and paternity leave.
• - Employee meals provided.
• - Corporate gym and spa membership (off-site).
• - Birthday leave: one day paid time off.
• - Our exclusive Employee Engagement platform offers discounts at over 800 retailers, a well-being centre and much more.
• - Comprehensive online courses and apprenticeships available.
• - Healthcare Cash Plan.
• - Reward & recognition schemes.
• - Cycle to Work Scheme.
• - Long service awards.
• - Company social and sporting events.