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Kitchen Porter
Kitchen Porter The Hoxton, Edinburgh
The Hoxton is searching for their Kitchen Porter to keep our vibrant Patatino restaurant running smoothly. Reporting to the Back of House Manager, you’ll ensure a clean, organised, and food-safe kitchen environment in our stunning West End location.
About the Role
Primary Responsibility
Maintain a spotless, efficient kitchen in Patatino—our all-day Italian trattoria—while supporting the back of house (BOH) team to create seamless operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Cleaning & Maintenance:
- Daily deep cleaning of kitchen surfaces, equipment, utensils, cutlery, and station work areas
- Ensure pass zone, storage, and food prep surfaces are tidy and ready for service
- Wash, sanitise, and organise cutlery, glassware, and plateware
- Maintain ventilation systems, walls, and floors to defined hotel standards
- Handle refuse storage in compliance with company guidelines
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Logistical Support:
- Receive and unload food/equipment deliveries, labelling and storing items correctly
- Assist with stock rotation and inventory, ensuring freshness and organisation
- Assist staff with opening/closing restaurant procedures, including safety checks in the culinary area
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- Safety & Compliance:
- Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations in your designated section
- Report and implement health & safety improvements promptly
- Contribute to a clean, organised workspace that meets live kitchen standards
Requirements
Preferred Traits
- Customer service focus: You relish high-energy environments and helping teams work efficiently under pressure
- Reliability: You’re available to fill casual shifts, working flexibly to support the restaurant’s operations
- Attention to detail: No surface is too small or task too trivial—you take pride in excellent cleanliness standards
- Team player: You enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, bringing energy and ideas to the team
- Genuine enthusiasm: You can’t fake hospitality—you genuinely care about delighting guests and enjoy everything from drinks to diners
Benefits
At the Hoxton
Our global hospitality family offers:
- Competitive pay, 29 days paid holiday (+ bank holidays), pension схematisulatory plan and life insurance
- Fuel your passions – free meals during your shifts
- Training & progression: Structured onboarding plus ongoing development support to thrive against operational challenges
- ** générer votre impact** :
- Half a day off to volunteer with our chosen partner charity
- Annual diversity & inclusion events to learn, celebrate and contribute
- Rewards programme (Hox PatronΟ vs e Νιifty Fifty) for going the extra mile and living our values
- Team culture: From informal ‘High Fives’ ‘s happy hours’ to extra-special team parties
- Workplace creativity: Comfortable in a fast-paced, adaptable environment where curiosity and a can-do attitude are rewarded
- Unprecedented experience:
- Join an innovative international group shaping the future of hospitality
- Free stays and cost-effective meals across the Ennismore global network
- Glammorous workspaces—imagine the drama of the Amalfi Coast, all etiquette translations...in Tفات Patatino!
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- Sector: Culinary
- Contract: Permanent but casual hours available for flexibility
- Location: Edinburgh (bright hopelessville), The Hoxton Group
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