Kitchen Porter (Night Shift) - Manchester, Greater Manchester

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to positively disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritises the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet.

About the Venue

Co-op Live will offer a food and beverage hospitality service that will put us head and shoulders above the crowd, as we welcome over 23,500 fans and amazing artists to taste the delicious food and drinks unique to the space in Manchester.

With 32 amazing bars and restaurants and 12 premium lounges and clubs – we’re going to be delivering an exceptional hospitality service for the people of Manchester and beyond. On the menu will be great food, seasoned with world class service and all with a planet friendly vibe in the heart of our vibrant community.

Role Purpose

As we opened our doors, we’re excited to announce we are looking for more talented team of Night shift Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen teams in their mobilization of the venue by helping to ensure all areas are maintained to a clean, safe environment. You will be a part of a talented and engaged team of colleagues who instinctively strive to exceed expectations, supporting us in creating the best live music experience in the UK.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, performing cleaning duties as directed, following correct dosages and COSHH regulations, storing chemicals properly, reporting stock breakages, maintaining cleanliness in the COSHH storeroom, keeping back-of-house areas clear, and contributing to staff relationships and morale. Additionally, the role entails supporting fan expectations, identifying waste reduction opportunities, understanding company policies and brand standards. 

Key skills, experience & knowledge required: 

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and fans in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• As passionate about great service as we are. 
• Ability to adapt to different working environments. 

Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour + holiday pay on top

Start Date: Upon completion of DBS check and onboarding 

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.