Kitchen Porter

Botanical Rooms Kitchen; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fine-dining restaurant in Castle Cary is looking for a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Successful candidates must communicate well, work as a team, and be able to take direction. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £29,640 per annum and various employee benefits, including gym access and discounts.

Benefits

Complimentary gym access

Discounted hotel stays

30% discount in shops

Recognition programme with rewards

Employee assistance programme

Flexible engagement activities

Annual leave up to 30 days

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well.
• Team player who works collaboratively.
• Willingness to take direction in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas of the kitchen are clean, tidy, and safe.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to take direction

Job description

Kitchen Porter

40 hours per week across 5 days, including regular weekends and evenings

Up to £29,640 per annum, inclusive of tronc, plus fantastic benefits

Take a look at our website

Our Kitchen Porters

Our Kitchen Porters are the backbone of the brigade – ensuring all areas of the kitchen are clean, tidy and safe. If you can:

• Communicate well
• Take direction
• Work well in a team

Then this is the role for you!

What we can offer

• A rate of up to £12.48 per hour plus generous tronc with on-target earnings up to £29,640 per annum
• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discounts
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

Where you'll be working - The Botanical Rooms

A contemporary take on British fine-dining, we offer a true farm to fork experience in a beautifully designed, atmospheric 60 cover restaurant. All food is prepared in our kitchen with ingredients fresh from our gardens or locally sourced, ensuring quality and seasonality. Our talented chefs ensure each ingredient is elevated to its highest potential - creating an unforgettable experience. Open for breakfast through to dinner, we offer cream tea in the library and early evening cocktails on the terrace.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.