Kitchen Porter

InterContinental Hotels Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality establishment in Edinburgh is searching for a Kitchen Porter to enhance guest experiences through effective kitchen support. Main responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have prior kitchen experience and a passion for delivering quality service. The role offers £12.60/hour, guaranteed hours, generous benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Free shift meals

Paid holidays

Discounted hotel stays

Supermarket discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter or Prep Chef preferred.
• Can work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Passionate about creating luxury experiences for guests.
• Strong team player with a focus on service.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen staff by washing equipment and maintaining cleanliness.
• Ensure hygiene standards are met at all times.
• Assist in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Skills

Experience as a Kitchen Porter or Prep Chef

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Passion for delivering luxury experiences

Teamwork and guest service orientation

Job description

We are seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the vibrant team at InterContinental Edinburgh The George Hotel.

InterContinental Edinburgh The George Hotel, with its rich history since 1881, offers guests a blend of cultural charm and luxurious service. It is home to Scotland’s first Le Petit Beefbar Restaurant and provides a unique character alongside a luxury experience.

As part of the world's largest luxury hotel brand, we aim to deliver a cosmopolitan stay filled with discreet luxury and culinary excellence. The Kitchen Porter role involves supporting our busy kitchen by washing equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring hygiene standards are met.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a Kitchen Porter or Prep Chef (preferred)
• Can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Is passionate about delivering luxury experiences and personalizing guest stays
• Works well within a team, with guests at the core of service

In return, you will receive:

• Financial benefits – £12.60/hour (£26,208/year FTE), guaranteed hours, paid overtime, free shift meals, paid holidays, subsidized travel support, enhanced sick pay, and monthly Tronc if eligible. Wagestream app for financial wellbeing.
• Growth opportunities – extensive training, career progression globally, and 2 paid volunteer days annually.
• Colleague perks – discounted hotel stays and F&B worldwide, supermarket discounts, experiences, and retail offers.
• Wellbeing – generous maternity/paternity pay, 24/7 employee assistance, and mental health support.
• Hotel-specific benefits – complimentary stay for you+1 after probation, discounts across our outlets, and gym/spa discounts at Kimpton properties.

If you enjoy sharing your local knowledge to create personalized, luxurious guest experiences, apply today! Visit our Instagram @InterContinentalEdinburghGeorge for more insights.

You must meet UK work eligibility requirements.

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