Kitchen Porter – Piano Works

About us:

The Piano Works are looking for a part time fun loving, passionate and guest focused Waiter / Waitress to join our team and family. We have two fantastic live music venues in London, one located just off Covent Garden and the other Farringdon which are both part restaurant, part bar, part concert and full-on party.

The Piano Works are non-stop, late night, live music venues where nightly 8 skilled musicians interact with the audience and play their song requests. Non-stop live music features from 11:30: to 16:00 for our raucous weekly Saturday brunches and from 1700 – 0100, five nights a week supported by a state of- the-art sound & lighting systems and DJ’s from 1am till late.

If you are passionate about hospitality, music, guest service and fun and have ideally a years’ experience as a waiter/waitress in a high-volume restaurant, bar, club, live music, experiential, competitive socialising, events and party environments, then we want to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge.
An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
Third-party training sessions that come with globally accepted certificates.
Incredible career progression opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
And don't forget our annual Nightfest staff party, where over we all come together to celebrate. It's an event you won't want to miss!

What We Need:

As a Kitchen Porter, you will work alongside our Kitchen Team to ensure smooth ingredient preparation and maintain cleanliness in our kitchen. Your responsibilities will also include inventory control, waste management, and proper organization of supplies. A keen eye for detail, exceptional time management, and strict adherence to food health and safety regulations will be key to your success in this role.

This is a PART TIME vacancy, with shifts based over 2-3 days, and a wage starting at £11.44 per hour!

Responsibilities:

Assist the Chef in preparing ingredients by washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruits, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation areas by following established standards and sanitizing surfaces.
Thoroughly clean and store cooking appliances, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
Keep the kitchen floors clean through sweeping, mopping, and wiping down kitchen walls.
Support with unloading and organizing delivered food supplies.
Ensure the proper storage and organization of food supplies.
Promptly transfer meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as instructed by the Cook.
Assist with inventory control and maintain records of notable food wastage.
Team player with the ability to follow instructions effectively.

Skills and Experience:

Previous experience as a kitchen porter or in a similar role is preferred but not required.
Physical stamina and the ability to handle repetitive tasks and heavy lifting.
Attention to detail to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and surfaces.
Team player mentality with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene principles.
Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

If you enjoy cooking up delicious food and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to having you join our team at Piano works

Your Application, Your Way

At Piano Works, our amazing diverse teams are the key to delivering the ultimate guest experience. We need more incredible people to continue to deliver for our guests. It can be difficult for your passion, enthusiasm, and personality to shine though when applying using a CV. We want to do things a little differently and give you the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and shine. As part of the application process, you will be given the opportunity to use a CV or record a short video telling us why you’re amazing and we should hire you, maybe you’ve even got a little party trick you want to show ... this truly is Your Application, Your Way