Kitchen Porter Supervisor
- Lead by example, working alongside the porter team during shifts
- Delegate daily duties and ensure tasks are completed to the required standard
- Provide guidance, coaching, and on‑the‑job training to new and existing porters
- Conduct pre‑shift briefings when required and maintain clear communication
- Monitor porter performance and report any concerns to management
- Comply with all Health and Safety at Work regulations, including COSHH and Manual Handling, and attend all required training sessions
- Maintain consistently high standards of personal hygiene and grooming
- Assist in preparing and distributing operating equipment for functions, inventories, and other requirements
- Oversee cleaning and dishwashing operations during service
- Ensure all back‑of‑house areas (dish wash, pot wash, bin areas, stores, locker rooms, corridors, event spaces) remain clean, safe, and well‑organised
- Support stock rotation (FIFO), chemical checks, and delivery storage
- Ensure waste segregation and recycling standards are followed
- Step in to cover porter tasks during staff shortages or peak service times
- Ensure porters follow COSHH guidelines and use chemicals correctly
- Check PPE usage and report any shortages or damaged items
- Monitor compliance with hygiene, food safety, and fire safety standards
- Report hazards, accidents, or equipment faults immediately to managers
- Ensure daily and weekly cleaning checklists are completed, signed off, and properly filed
- 1-3 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry
- Intermediate communication skills, both written & verbal.
- Intermediate computer skills, include Microsoft Office, and mobile App basic usage.
- Able to work well under pressure in fast-paced and changing environment
- Proven organizational skills, work well on their own, able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
- Willing to work on rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays
- A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization
What is in it for you?
- Exclusive Discounts:
- Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
- Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
- 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
- Colleague restaurant
- Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
- You will benefit from training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits including pension
- 28 days of holiday including public holidays
- 1-5 days service award based on length of service
- Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
- And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people