Kitchen Porter for The White Swan
Location
30-cover Fine Dining Restaurant situated in Bosham, Hampshire.
Reports To
Head Chef – Michelin-Starred Chef Nick Edgar
Sous Chef
About the Role
We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and motivated Kitchen Porter to become an integral part of the team at The White Swan.
This is not a typical kitchen porter role. Working alongside Michelin-starred Chef Nick Edgar, you will play a vital role in supporting a kitchen with the ambition of achieving a Michelin Star and Three AA Rosettes. Every member of the team contributes to our success, and the cleanliness, organisation and efficiency of the kitchen are fundamental to delivering exceptional food and service.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a professional team, and understands that attention to detail is just as important behind the scenes as it is on the plate.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and back-of-house areas.
- Wash and polish crockery, cutlery, glassware, cookware and kitchen equipment to an impeccable standard.
- Ensure chefs always have the equipment required for service.
- Keep all kitchen areas organised, clean and safe throughout preparation and service.
- Assist with deliveries, checking stock and correctly storing ingredients using FIFO principles.
- Empty bins, manage waste and recycling, and maintain external refuse areas.
- Support chefs with basic food preparation where required, including peeling, washing and preparing vegetables.
- Maintain all cleaning schedules and records.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, HACCP and health and safety procedures.
- Help maintain the presentation and organisation of all storage areas, fridges and freezers.
- Work efficiently during busy service periods while remaining calm and organised.
- Take pride in contributing to a kitchen operating at Michelin-level standards.
About You
You are enthusiastic, dependable and committed to maintaining exceptional standards.
Ideally you will have:
- Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, preferably within a premium or fine dining restaurant but not essencial
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive attitude and team-first mentality.
- Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety procedures.
- Reliability, punctuality and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- A genuine desire to be part of an ambitious restaurant striving for excellence.
Experience in an AA Rosette or Michelin-standard kitchen would be advantageous but is not essential.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will contribute to:
- Maintaining an immaculate kitchen environment at all times.
- Supporting the chefs to deliver seamless service.
- Creating an organised and efficient kitchen where every team member can perform at their best.
- Helping uphold the standards required to achieve a Michelin Star and Three AA Rosettes.
- Being a dependable and valued member of a close-knit, ambitious team.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work alongside Michelin-starred Chef Nick Edgar.
- A chance to be part of one of Hampshire’s most ambitious independent restaurants.
- Ongoing training and opportunities to develop within the kitchen.
- Genuine opportunities for progression into a Commis Chef role for the right candidate.
- Competitive salary plus monthly Tronc.
- Four-day working week with a target of 45 hours per week.
- Staff meals while on duty.
- Employee discounts and team events, including an annual gym membership whilst employed at The White Swan.
- The opportunity to be part of a team working towards achieving a Michelin Star and Three AA Rosettes.
If you take pride in maintaining exceptional standards, enjoy working in a fast-paced professional kitchen, and want to be part of an ambitious team striving for national recognition, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £12.71-£20.05 per hour
Work Location: In person
