Kitchen Porter

De Vere; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Service Charge and Gratuities

Employee meals on duty

Discounts at De Vere locations

Holiday entitlement 28–33 days

Résumé du poste

The Grand Hotel Birmingham, part of De Vere, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support our bustling kitchen. You’ll ensure crockery and utensils are spotless, keep dishes put away safely, and help maintain a high standard of cleanliness during service.

Flexible shift patterns, including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, are available. We offer competitive pay at £12.71 per hour plus service charge, generous holiday entitlement, staff discounts, meals on duty, and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Outstanding hygiene standards are essential.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns across weekdays and weekends.
• Certificate in elementary food hygiene would be desirable.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Hygiene awareness

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Formation

Food hygiene certificate

Description du poste

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
• 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

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.