Holiday Inn Express - Kitchen Porter

Andras Hotels; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Health care plan

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee recognition events

Job summary

Andras Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Porter for Holiday Inn Express, 106A University Street, Belfast. The role supports the kitchen team to ensure high-quality food service for guests. 32 hours weekly with competitive hourly pay.

The position requires at least 6 months kitchen experience, good communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits and career progression within Andras Hotels are available.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a kitchen role.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to follow instructions and report to senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry and store crockery, cutlery and glassware.
• Operate plate wash and pot wash machines.
• Keep kitchen clean to a high hygienic standard.
• Assist in cleaning front and back of house when required.
• Receive deliveries and store correctly per health and safety rules.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Location:

Holiday Inn Express, 106A University Street

About Us

Andras Hotels is Northern Ireland's largest hotel group with nine hotels in Belfast, Coleraine and Portrush, two apartment complexes, a Café Bar and a Health Club and Spa. We are rapidly expanding our portfolio and we are dedicated to promoting tourism and hospitality across the country. We develop our people through our Andras Academy, the industry Wellbeing and Development Promise, and we are proud to be signed up to Green Tourism.

What is the Job?

This is an important role within a dynamic and fast paced environment. Primarily this role will involve working in the Kitchen helping the kitchen run smoothly. You will be part of the Kitchen team that will ensure that we provide the best quality food to our guests. When a kitchen is busy, equipment such as pots and pans will need to be cleaned quickly and be ready for chefs and cooks to use. You may assist in other departments to ensure an excellent service to our guests and to ensure we are meeting the high standards of our international brands.

Hours

32 hours

What We Offer

• Discounted Hotel Rates across ‘000’s of hotels worldwide for employees and for family and friends
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Diamond membership of Kingsbridge Hospital Group
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• Cycle to work
• Recruit a friend scheme
• Employee Appreciation and Social Events
• Employee of the Month Award
• £20 for completion of FLOW training
• Increased Annual leave with service
• Discount at Bodyscape – Employee rate and family and friend rate
• Cyrospa discount rate at Bodyscape
• Discount at Puregym
• Communication and advice on Health and Wellbeing
• Andras Academy - Training and Development Programmes and progression opportunities within the Andras Hotels Group
• Work for globally renowned Hotel Brands
• Reward Club Incentive Scheme
• Hotel Incentive scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wellbeing App
• Perks & Discounts – access to perks and discounts on travels, shopping and much more

About The Role

Main Duties and Responsibilities…

Your day to day

• Achieve individual and departmental targets and objectives
• Wash, dry and store correctly crockery/cutlery and glassware
• Operate the plate wash and pot wash machines, and carry out daily maintenance
• Clean the kitchen to a high level of hygienic standards, i.e. sanitise surfaces, sweep the floor, keep refuse areas tidy and ensure the removal of rubbish on time
• Clean service prep area
• Assist in cleaning of front and back of house when required
• Accept deliveries when required and ensure goods are correctly stored and comply with health and food safety regulations
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Checklists
• Be aware of hazardous substances and to ensure that relevant protective clothing is worn and that directions are followed
• Report to Senior Chef on duty any broken equipment or items not considered safe
• Wear clean, suitable uniform and name badge at all times
• Keep staff/work areas tidy, safe and report any hazard, accident, loss or damage to management and observe all requirements under Health & Safety at Work act (1989)
• Attend training courses when requested
• Adopt the hotel brand behaviours.

How do I deliver this?

At Holiday Inn Express We Want Our Guests To Rest And Feel Energised And Ready For The Day Ahead Which Means We Need Team Members To Demonstrate The Following Service Behaviours

Make a Connection show guests that they are important and make them feel at ease by taking time to acknowledge them in a friendly way

Be Helpful familiarise yourself with all the services in the hotel and the local area to answer any question and give guests what they need to find their own way

Be Efficient take ownership and play your part to get things done by making things easier for guests; doing as much as in advance

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.

About The Company

Andras House Ltd is a leading property development and hospitality company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Established in 1981, the company has grown into a highly successful multi-million pound organisation with an extensive portfolio of office, hotel and leisure developments.

We are proud to be at the forefront of hospitality in Northern Ireland. With seven hotels we are Belfast’s largest hotel group with 1000 bedrooms in the City.

Andras Hotels is proud to be the leading hotel group in Belfast with current awards of Best Hotel in Belfast for Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre, Best Budget Hotel in Ireland for Ibis Belfast City Centre and Best Serviced Apartments for Cordia Serviced Apartments.

Company Culture

Andras Hotels is Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group and we are proud to have been at the forefront of hospitality for the past 30 years.

We subscribe to the Hospitality Employers Charter, which means we are committed to providing training, development, and support to all of our team members.

We offer a range of staff benefits and opportunities to grow your career in our fast-growing company Our Andras Academy provides training and development for all team members and we are an equal opportunities employer.

Required Criteria

• 6 months experience in a Kitchen similar role.
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and pressurised environment
• Ability to work within a Team and also independently
• Ability to communicate and follow instruction.

Desired Criteria

• Experience in a Kitchen Porter role
• Experience of working in hospitality.

Closing Date

Monday 21st September, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

From £10.40 Hourly to £12.80 Hourly