Kitchen Porter

Hand Picked Hotels; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Meals on shift

Parking

Employee benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bailbrook House Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels, in Bath is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join a close-knit luxury team. The role involves maintaining hygiene, supporting chefs, and ensuring orderly back-of-house operations.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to uphold high standards of cleanliness and service. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, five days out of seven, with a competitive hourly rate (£13) plus service charge and colleague benefits.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene standards across kitchen areas and dishwashing.
• Assist with cleaning equipment and back-of-house organization.
• Support chefs by ensuring utensils and service items are clean and ready for use.
• Monitor waste disposal and assist with stock organisation and deliveries.
• Assist with basic food preparation when required.

Job description

Hotel Location: Bath, Somerset, BA1 7JD

Salary: Starting at £13 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter at Bailbrook House Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels. Perched above the historic city of Bath, surrounded by 20 acres of private grounds, Bailbrook House isn’t just a breathtaking place to stay, it’s an incredible place to build your career and be part of a close-knit team that values support, creativity, and pride in what we do. Bailbrook House offers a dynamic and inspiring environment where your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters.

What will the role involve?

The role of Kitchen Porter at Bailbrook House Hotel is essential in supporting the delivery of an exceptional dining experience by ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen brigade, the Kitchen Porter plays a key role in maintaining a smooth day-to-day kitchen operation. As Kitchen Porter, your responsibilities will centre around maintaining immaculate hygiene standards across all kitchen areas, including dishwashing, cleaning of equipment, and ensuring all back-of-house areas are organised and well-presented. You will support chefs by ensuring that equipment, utensils, and service items are clean, available, and ready for use at all times. The role also involves assisting with basic food preparation when required, monitoring waste disposal, adhering to strict health and safety and food hygiene regulations, and supporting stock organisation and deliveries. You will contribute to the overall efficiency of the kitchen, helping the team deliver a seamless service while upholding the hotel’s standards of excellence in luxury hospitality.

This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £13 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

We are looking for reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude and a strong team ethic. We work together to ensure our hotel operates seamlessly, allowing us to deliver a personalised, memorable, and exceptional experience for every guest. You may have previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or be looking to begin your career in a professional kitchen environment. A willingness to learn, strong work ethic, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting are essential.

We are seeking individuals who take pride in their work, demonstrate attention to detail, and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. You will be a supportive team player with a proactive approach, helping ensure the kitchen always runs smoothly and efficiently.

Who We Are…

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day. Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.