kitchen porter- daffodil

About Daffodil

Located in the heart of Cardiff, Daffodil is a vibrant, welcoming venue offering great drinks and memorable nights. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, creativity in our beverage offering, and a friendly team that keeps everything running smoothly across all shifts.

The Role

We’re seeking a reliable and energetic kitchen porter to join our back-of-house team. This role is essential to the smooth running of the kitchen and bar operations and will support both food and beverage teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, good problem-solving, and the ability to manage stock and basic mixology support when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dishwashing areas and back-of-house spaces

• Wash, dry and store crockery, glassware and utensils to a high standard

• Assist with basic prep tasks and support kitchen staff during service

• Report equipment faults or shortages and assist with simple troubleshooting to keep service running

• Adhere to health & safety and food hygiene standards at all times

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive, efficient environment

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication skills; able to follow instructions and update colleagues clearly

• Positive leadership qualities and the ability to work as part of a team

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards

• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and event days

Personal Traits

• Problem-solving: quick thinker who can identify solutions under pressure

• Teamwork: collaborative and supportive of colleagues across departments

• Creativity: open to trying new approaches to improve service and efficiency

• Adaptability: comfortable switching tasks and responding to busy periods

• Attention to detail: thorough in cleaning, stocking and reporting

• Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly pay

• Staff discounts across the venue

• Training and development opportunities including cross-training in bar and kitchen tasks

• Opportunities for progression within our hospitality group

• A supportive, friendly team environment

Essential Information

• Pay: competitive

• Hours: part-time roles available

• Shifts: evenings, weekends and public holidays required

How to Apply

If you’re reliable, hardworking and keen to join a busy Cardiff venue, please complete our short application form. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.