Kitchen Porter
The Escapade Kitchen Porter is a vital member to the kitchen team. They are responsible for maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment in order to allow the kitchen to run smoothly.
The role of Kitchen Porter is essential to the efficient operation of a restaurant or culinary establishment. They will play a key role in supporting chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff.
Key Relationships
Key Relationships
- Escapade Silverstone Guests
- Escapade Silverstone Management and Staff
Key Responsibilities
To create and implement a best-in-class and award-winning guest experience.
- Maintaining cleanliness: Operating dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitise dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen utensils. Ensure that all kitchen equipment, including cooking utensils and trays, is thoroughly cleaned and sanitised. Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops and floors. Dispose of kitchen waste, including empty containers, food scraps and trash.
- Stock and Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring and managing inventory of cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment. Maintain a well-organised kitchen, ensuring that utensils and equipment are easily accessible to kitchen staff.
- Communication and Collaboration: Assist chefs and kitchen staff in food preparation such as prepping any ingredients. Retrieve and stock kitchen supplies as needed. Communicate effectively with the kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. Report any kitchen maintenance issues to the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager. Be flexible in assisting with kitchen tasks as needed during busy events and peak times.
- Hygiene and Safety: Maintain kitchen cleanliness. Adhere to safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and waste disposal. Follow health and safety guidelines, including the correct use of personal protective equipment.
- Sustainability: To promote, implement and act with the sustainability initiatives as directed by Escapade Silverstone
The above is a high-level summary of duties and is not meant to be a comprehensive description of the role. Additional ad-hoc responsibilities will arise which will be considered to form a reasonable part of the role and role requirements may be subject to change from time to time.
Performance Responsibilities
Our vision drives us, we live by our brand pillars, and we’re motivated to achieve industry-leading and award-winning results.
Our vision -To become a world leader in redefining lifestyle living, setting new standards in motorsport-inspired hospitality and immersive leisure.
Our brand pillars – We’re the Ultimate Hosts who share our guests’ passions, we’re switched on to their needs, we make their stays effortless, they get our finest performance every time. We’re the Complete Connoisseur inspired by innovation, champions of excellence, we take pride in our presentation and our guests appreciate our constant quality. We’re the Silverstone Standard, part of the Silverstone family, performance is in our blood, we embody the brand values and guests know they’re in safe hands.
Values -Rooted in a passion for motorsport, a dedication to precision, and a commitment to responsible and inclusive hospitality. We push boundaries, embrace the unexpected, and create unforgettable moments. We value sustainability and community and aim for a positive impact on both our natural environment and the people we serve.
Performance will be checked against the following:
- Detailed objectives will be set through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel or any other lifestyle/ distinctive brand is desirable but not required
- A strong, yet positive guest service style
- Organised and ability to work within the team or on their own
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A good command of the English language is desired. Additional languages are advantageous
- Maintains impeccable personal grooming standards while radiating an aura of elegance and refinement
- Full clean UK driving licence
About Escapade
We’re Silverstone, the UK’s leading motorsport venue for over 60 years. You probably know us as the hosts of world-class events, such as the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, MotoGP™ and Silverstone Festival.
As a true, one-of-a-kind destination, we make people feel the thrill on and beyond the track. From unforgettable business experiences at our International Conference & Exhibition Centre, to unique getaways and iconic trackside views at Escapade - we work hard to ensure each and every one of our visitors can see our personality, touch our legacy and hear our heartbeat around every single corner. And we want you to be a part of it.
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