Kitchen Porter

The Grand Hotel Birmingham Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Staff meals

Discounts on hotel stays

Employee assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Grand Hotel Birmingham Limited on Colmore Row blends historic elegance with modern service, offering guests a memorable stay in a Grade II* listed building. The Kitchen Porter role supports the kitchen team by keeping utensils clean and the workspace tidy, while remaining flexible to cover various kitchen duties.

Typical shifts run across mornings, evenings, and weekends with bank holidays. The position includes meals and additional staff benefits to reward loyalty and hard work.

Qualifications

• Outstanding hygiene standards are essential.
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable.
• Fully flexible in approach to work and able to cover shifts including weekdays and weekends.
• Strong organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work the pot wash, ensuring crockery, cutlery and utensils are cleaned
• Ensure all dishes are clean and put away safely
• Dispose of all food and general waste produced by the kitchen
• Help keep the bin stores organised
• Maintain a high level of kitchen cleanliness, floors swept and mopped
• Be flexible to jump into any role within the kitchen when needed
• Contribute to a warm and welcoming environment for guests and colleagues

Skills

Hygiene standards

Team player

Organisational skills

Flexible shifts

Education

Certificate in elementary food hygiene

Job description

Birmingham’s Grand Hotel on Colmore Row is housed in one of the city’s most iconic buildings.

This landmark Grade II* listed building has been brought back to life combining beautifully restored classic and original Victorian features with modern service and style that compliments a vibrant and diverse Birmingham in the 21st century.

The Grand Hotel features 185 bedrooms and extraordinary suites, a glamorous cocktail bar, a buzzing New York style restaurant, and eight magnificent meeting and event rooms - as well as the spectacular, Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom.

Our Kitchen Porters are an essential role in our team

They primarily ensure the chefs have the tools to meet the guest needs and iIt is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to gain early experience in a kitchen setting.

We have flexible hours available to suit your availablity and business needs.

Due to the nature of the role, shift requirement may include days, evenings, weekend and bank holidays.

Typical shift patterns might look like: 07:00 - 15:30 / 09:00 - 17:30 / 15:30 - 00:00

What the role will involve

• Work the pot wash, making sure that all crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are correctly cleaned
• Ensure all dishes are clean and put away safely and securely
• Correctly dispose of all food and general waste produced by the kitchen
• Help keep the bin stores organised
• Keep the kitchen to a high level of cleanliness, ensuring all floors are frequently swept and mopped
• Be flexible to jump into any roll within the kitchen when needed
• Contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and colleagues

What you can bring to the role

• Outstanding hygiene standards are essential
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable
• Team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Due to the nature of the work, the ideal candidate would be fully flexible in their approach to work and be able to work shift patterns through weekdays and weekends

At the Grand Hotel Birmingham we make every effort to reward and recognise the loyalty and hard work you provide by offering the following;

• £12.71 per hour + Service Charge and Gratuities to further your earning potential.
• Stay at the Grand Hotel or other De Vere properties for as little as £50, with special rates for friends and family
• Get 50% off food and drinks when you dine in Isaacs or Madeleine - or at any De Vere location
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• Earn extra cash through our employee referral scheme.
• Free, freshly cooked meals from our chefs, available twice a day across service periods
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary stay at The Grand Hotel or any De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones – which increase year on year!
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer a £20 love to shop voucher to celebrate with you!
• Inclusive multifaith prayer room accessible any time for all team members
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Take advantage of career development opportunities and apprenticeship programmes
• Regular team appreciation events and monthly recognition programmes
• Career development opportunities – including access to nationally recognised, funded apprenticeship programmes
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) based on pro-rata calculations
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season