Holiday Inn - Kitchen Porter

Andras Hotels; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation

Pension

Free meals during shifts

Cycle to work

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Andras Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team in delivering high-quality guest experiences. You will wash and maintain crockery, ensure hygiene standards, and assist with other areas during busy service.

This is a casual position with hours to suit the needs of the kitchen and hotel operations. Join a growing hospitality group in Belfast, with opportunities for training through the Andras Academy and progression within the Andras Hotels Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Kitchen Porter role within hospitality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Wash, dry and store crockery, cutlery and glassware.
• Operate plate wash and pot wash machines and perform daily maintenance.
• Clean the kitchen to high hygiene standards and manage waste.
• Assist in cleaning front and back of house when required.
• Accept deliveries and store goods according to health and food safety rules.
• Report broken equipment to Senior Chef.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Hardworking

Hospitality experience

Job description

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

Casual hours available.

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
• Communication and advice on Health and Wellbeing
• Andras Academy – Training and Development Programs and progression opportunities within the Andras Hotels Group
• W to globally renowned Hotel Brands
• Reward Club Incentive Scheme
• Hotel Incentive scheme

About The Role

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?

We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It’s what connects every colleague in the Holiday Inn.

The Holiday Inn IHG® hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.

• True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests
• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay
• True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs
• True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner

There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

Required Criteria

• 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.

Skills Needed

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.

Company Benefits

What we offer

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Long service recognition, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

Up to £12.80 per hour