Kitchen Porter Supervisor

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 7 May 2026

LOCATION

Virginia Water

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Supervision Kitchen Porter Experience Food Hygiene Regulations COSHH Commercial Cleaning Procedures Team Management Communication Attention to Detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Kitchen Porter Supervisor

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the world's finest private members Golf and Country Clubs, famous for its outstanding three Championship golf courses. Located in the prestigious [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in the London suburbs. This role is based on-site.

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.

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.