Kitchen Assistant – Private Household in Central London

Kitchen Assistant – Private Household in Central London
£45K GPA | 45 hours per week

A fully staffed private household in Central London is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and proactive Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in high-end or luxury restaurants as a Kitchen Porter or Kitchen Assistant, or in private households, with a strong understanding of the expectations and discretion required when serving UHNW clientele.

This role is hands-on and fast-paced, requiring a team player who can maintain the highest standards of hygiene, organisation, and service, while also supporting other household departments when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, pantry, and back-of-house areas

  • Wash dishes, glassware, cutlery, and kitchen equipment to a high standard

  • Support the chefs with basic food preparation and mise-en-place as required

  • Ensure stock of cleaning materials is well maintained and report when supplies are low

  • Handle deliveries, unpack and store goods in the correct locations

  • Assist with rubbish and recycling management

  • Provide occasional support to other household staff with ad-hoc duties (e.g., errands, moving furniture, light maintenance tasks)

  • Follow household protocols and maintain the highest standards of hygiene and discretion

 

Candidate Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a kitchen porter, stewarding, or housekeeping role preferred (private household experience an advantage)

  • Strong work ethic and a positive, “can-do” attitude

  • Flexible and willing to help across different areas of the household when needed

  • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team in a fully staffed environment

  • Reliable, punctual, and discreet

 

 

Hours & Compensation: 45 hours per week, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, five days per week (including one weekend day).

 Salary: £45K gpa

Job Reference: SB2110

To apply, please email your cv to cv@silverandbow.com

Nick Dawson