Casual Chefs and Kitchen Porters- Hilton Garden Inn - Doncaster

Arena Racing Company; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Arena Racing Company is seeking Casual Chefs and Kitchen Porters at Hilton Garden Inn, Doncaster. This role offers flexible working around your commitments while providing a vibrant work environment at a renowned venue. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for quality service and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join our team to take part in a thrilling journey and enjoy various perks while contributing to exciting events.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Training and work experience opportunities

Entrance vouchers after 6 months

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality preferred but not essential.
• Smart, polite, and professional presentation at all times.
• Ability to handle difficult or conflict situations.

Responsibilities

• Promote a welcoming atmosphere and maintain cleanliness.
• Operate cleaning machinery and assist with food storage safely.
• Serve guests efficiently and adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer care

Communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Job description

Casual Chefs and Kitchen Porters- Hilton Garden Inn - Doncaster

Employer Arena Racing Company Location Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber Salary Depending on role Closing date 3 Jun 2025

Casual Chefs and Kitchen Porters- Hilton Garden Inn - Doncaster

The Hilton Garden Inn is currently recruiting for Chef's (at all levels). If this is you and you're looking for a new casual role, get in touch now!

Who is Doncaster Racecourse and the Hilton Garden Inn?

Home to the world's oldest classic horse race, the St. Leger, Doncaster Racecourse is a unique multipurpose venue welcoming over 500,000 guests to over 35 fixtures each year and a full events calendar hosting events such as Weddings, Conferences, Boxing, Summer Crafting, Classic Car Show, Antiques Fayres and lots more.

If that's not enough, we also have on-site The Hilton Garden Inn boasting 154 bedrooms, 2 conference and exhibition suites, a banqueting site, Restaurant and Bar. This is a popular addition to many racegoers and the perfect facility for guests visiting Doncaster on both leisure and business. Part of a multinational hotel chain of over 500 hotels with a reputation that proceeds it, the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel ticks all the boxes.

Responsibilities of the Role-

• To promote a happy and welcoming atmosphere within the venue.
• Keeping areas of work and public areas clean and tidy, during and after opening hours.
• Undertaking cleaning duties as required - paying particular attention to Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines.
• Operation of the plate wash and pot wash machines, along with carrying out daily maintenance and cleaning.
• Assisting in stock rotation and the safe storage of food in line with Health and Safety regulations.
• The use of chemicals when required whilst working in accordance with PPE guidelines.
• To work both alone or as part of a team being responsible ensuring that all guests needs are met to the highest possible standard.
• To serve all guests efficiently with the correct food and beverage service knowledge, cleaning down and carrying out all necessary duties as required by your manager.
• Keep the area of work and public areas clean and tidy before, during and after opening hours and to undertake cleaning duties as required - paying particular attention to Health and Safety and COSHH Guidelines.
• Adhere to and follow all licensing policies and procedures.
• Handle cash, stock and equipment in a secure manner
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
• Undertake other reasonable duties in line with business demands.

The person we are looking to join our Kitchen team will be

• Be smart, polite, professional and well presented at all times.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer care skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrate a passion for quality service and standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills - friendly, confident, outgoing.
• Strong numerical and literacy skill.
• The ability to handle difficult or conflict situations.
• The ability to adopt the values of Arena Racing Company.
• The ability to work with a smile on your face whatever the weather.
• To work with honesty and integrity.
• Experience working in a hospitality environment is preferred but not essential.

What is casual work?

Casual work is a great solution as it enables you to work flexibly around other commitments in your life. Once you have registered your interest, we will contact you in advance to offer you department based shifts at racedays or hospitality functions. There are usually a range of shifts available and opportunities for work are based on busy seasons and the annual racing calendar. Positions will be allocated on the day as part of the briefing.

Work Perks of being a casual member of the Kitchen Team with us at ARC...

• competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working - happy to work with you on the hours you can and want to do
• opportunities to receive training and work experience across a range of business areas
• up to 10 x entrance vouchers for use at any of our courses after working with us for 6 months (local terms and conditions apply)

And so much more...

We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today!

At ARC, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

If you need any adjustments to take part in the application or interview process, please let us know - we're happy to help.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, and we're working hard to create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and heard.

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