The Columbo Group
Kitchen Porter
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Kitchen Porter - The Blues Kitchen London
The award-winning Blues Kitchen is one of London’s most iconic venues. Known for its Southern-inspired interiors, legendary live music programme and vibrant dining room, it’s a place where great food, strong drinks and incredible performances come together every night of the week. Serving up all-American comfort food classics alongside expertly crafted cocktails, The Blues Kitchen has built a reputation as one of the city’s most loved places to eat, drink and experience live music.
Behind the scenes, the kitchen runs at a fast pace to deliver food to a busy dining room alongside a full programme of live music. We’re looking for someone hardworking, reliable and positive who can support the kitchen team and help keep the operation running smoothly.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment throughout service.
- Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and safe at all times.
- Supporting chefs with basic prep and kitchen tasks when needed.
- Managing waste, recycling and stock deliveries.
- Helping maintain high hygiene standards across the kitchen.
What We’re Looking For
- Someone hardworking, reliable and organised.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- A positive attitude and strong team mentality.
- Good attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
- A willingness to learn and support the team.
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What To Expect
- Competitive pay: £12.71 per hour plus tronc total package usually between £12.71 to £13.21 per hour. Hourly wages paid every two weeks on a Friday and tronc paid on the last Friday of the month.
- A busy kitchen environment where every shift brings something different.
- A supportive team and a relaxed working culture.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- 50% off across all Columbo venues, plus free access to our events and festivals.
- Training and development through the Columbo Academy.
- Hero of the Month recognition, including a paid weekend off.
- Generous Referral Scheme.
- Opportunities for global industry trips for top performers.
- Pension scheme via Nest.
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