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Are you a reliable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards and working as part of a busy team?

MotorSport Vision (MSV) is looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join the Catering & Hospitality at Brands Hatch, one of the UK's most iconic motorsport venues.

This is an important role within our busy catering operation, helping to ensure our kitchens and back of house areas are clean, safe, organised and ready to deliver exceptional food and hospitality experiences.

With a varied calendar of motorsport, corporate hospitality and major events throughout the year, no two days are the same. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team.

The Role

The Catering & Hospitality team at Brands Hatch delivers food and beverage services across three retail outlets GPT, Kentagon and Hailwoods. As well as more than 50 VIP hospitality suites within the Brabham Stewart Building and two corporate hospitality floors, Clark and Stirling.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day to day operation of our kitchens. From keeping pot wash and preparation areas running efficiently to supporting stock movement, deliveries and event preparation, you'll help ensure our chefs and wider Catering & Hospitality team have everything they need to deliver a first class service.

Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you'll need to be proactive, well organised and able to maintain high standards in a fast paced environment.

Regular evening, weekend and event day working will be required in line with the Brands Hatch event calendar.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate pot wash and dishwasher stations efficiently during busy service periods
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across kitchens, food preparation areas, storerooms, walk-in areas and waste facilities
• Follow cleaning schedules and complete relevant hygiene, cleaning and COSHH records
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and report any equipment faults or maintenance requirements
• Support chefs and the wider kitchen team with basic food preparation when required
• Assist with the movement of stock, equipment and supplies across the Food & Beverage operation
• Support kitchen and back-of-house preparation for events and hospitality functions
• Manage waste and recycling in line with company procedures, helping to maintain clean and pest-free working areas
• Ensure kitchen areas are properly cleaned, organised and ready for inspection at the end of each shift
• Support and guide junior Kitchen Porters, helping to allocate tasks and maintain consistent standards

About You

We're looking for a hardworking and dependable individual who enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised working environment.

You'll be comfortable working at pace, particularly during busy events, and will have a proactive approach to supporting the wider kitchen operation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter, ideally within a busy restaurant, hospitality or event environment
• A good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and safe working practices
• The ability to work effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment
• A reliable, punctual and well-organised approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• The ability to work well as part of a team and support colleagues across the wider Food & Beverage operation
• Confidence to take responsibility and help guide junior members of the team when required
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event days
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience working within motorsport venues, sports stadiums, racecourses or other large-scale event environments
• Food Safety Level 2 or Level 3 qualification
• Experience supporting or supervising casual or seasonal workforces

Why Join MSV?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Catering & Hospitality team at one of the world's most iconic motorsport venues.

Brands Hatch hosts a diverse calendar of events throughout the year, from major national and international race meetings to corporate hospitality and track hire activities. As part of our team, you'll play an important role in helping us deliver high-quality food and hospitality experiences to thousands of visitors.

If you're hardworking, reliable and enjoy being part of a fast-paced team, we'd love to hear from you. To begin the application process, please click the ‘Apply Here’ button. Please note, only candidates with both covering letters and up to date CVs will be considered.