Kitchen Porter

Role overview

The Kitchen Porter supports the day-to-day running of the kitchen by keeping cookware, tableware, and glassware clean and ready for service. The position is central to maintaining a safe, hygienic, and well-organised back-of-house environment.

Core duties

• Clean, rinse, and sanitise pots, pans, plates, utensils, and glassware to match operational demand.
• Use commercial dishwashing and cleaning machinery according to safety guidance and manufacturer instructions.
• Keep kitchen workstations and storage spaces clean, orderly, and service-ready.
• Remove and dispose of waste correctly, ensuring bins are emptied and surrounding areas remain tidy during shifts.
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements, including UK compliance standards such as HACCP.
• Work to set cleaning schedules and standard operating procedures.
• Assist the kitchen team during busy periods by restocking supplies, flagging shortages, and helping wherever needed.
• Handle equipment and kitchen items with care to reduce breakages and protect stock integrity.
• Replenish items such as toiletries, towels, and cleaning materials when needed.
• Store and use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.

What the role offers

• Weekly pay.
• Team meal provided during shifts, prepared by the chefs.
• Soho Friends membership.
• 50% team discount on food and drink, available seven days a week.
• Staff room rates.
• Health cash plan with the option to add up to two dependents.
• Dental plan with the option to add up to two dependents.
• Birthday day off after one year of continuous service.
• Up to 50% staff discount on Cowshed and Soho Home.
• Two paid days each year to support a charity of your choice, in partnership with Soho Impact.
• Free counselling sessions.
• Access to Cookhouse & House Tonic training, events, and food-and-drink learning opportunities.
• Ongoing training for both personal and professional development.
• Monthly team events such as fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate is dependable, friendly, and comfortable being part of a team focused on high standards and great service. Experience working in a busy, high-profile environment is preferred, and prior cleaning, housekeeping, or janitorial experience is beneficial.

Working expectations

This is a full-time, onsite position in Manchester. The role may require flexibility across all shifts, including weekends and public holidays. The pay rate is £14.50 per hour.

Additional information

The salary range for this role may differ in other locations depending on local market conditions. Soho House provides competitive compensation packages along with training designed to build technical and managerial skills and support career progression.