Kitchen Porter

Rocco Forte Hotels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Discounted food & beverage

Discounted spa experiences

Extensive learning and development

Meals on duty

Laundry of uniforms

Social activities and events

Recognition & reward programs

Annual awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Rocco Forte Hotels in Edinburgh is seeking dedicated team members to uphold exceptional standards across our hotel. You will work with colleagues to deliver discreet, high-quality service, maintain hygiene and safety, and contribute to an outstanding guest experience.

We value team spirit, trustworthiness, and a can-do attitude. You will collaborate across departments, learn continuously, and tailor your approach to meet guest needs in a dynamic, luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who celebrate hotel individuality.
• Team spirit, trustworthiness and high standards are essential.
• Willingness to learn, can-do attitude and cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to tailor approach to achieve high quality results.

Responsibilities

• Work independently while cooperating with colleagues within your team and across departments.
• Maintain immaculate hygiene, health and safety in kitchen and storage areas.
• Ensure floors and food prep areas are spotless and assist with deliveries.
• Deliver discreet, timely service and go the extra mile.
• Be knowledgeable about the hotel, facilities and local area.
• Take ownership of performing duties in line with departmental standards.

Skills

Team spirit

Trustworthiness

High standards

Learning mindset

Can-do attitude

Interdepartmental cooperation

Guest service awareness

Job description

Our hotel

The Balmoral is located at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. Our hotel’s majestic clock defines the city’s skyline and since the day we opened in 1902 it has run three minutes fast to ensure our guests will never miss their train.

Your key responsibilities

Rocco Forte Hotels is a collection of iconic hotels that respects the individuality of the location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.
As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:

• Be able to work independently whilst cooperating well with colleagues in own teamand across departments

• Be integral in maintaining immaculate standards of hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen and storage areas

• Take pride in your work which could include anything from ensuring the floors and food prep areas are spotless to helping the team with deliveries

• Tailor your approach so that high quality results are achieved

• Deliver discreet, understated and timely service, going that extra mile

• Be knowledgeable of the hotel, our facilities and local area

• Take ownership of performing the job well in line with the departmental standards

Who are we looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who are passionate about celebrating the individuality of our hotels and guests.

We are looking for team members who bring:

• Team spirit and trustworthiness

• High standards in their work

• Enthusiasm for learning
  Can-do attitude and willingness to muck in

• Cooperate well with colleagues in own team and across department

• Tailor their approach and anticipate needs so that high quality results are achieved

Why work with us

Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.
Working with us provides access to the following perks:

• Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels

• Discounted food & beverage experiences

• Discounted spa treatment and products

• Extensive learning and development opportunities

• Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms

• Social activities and events

• Recognition & reward programs

• Annual awards

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work

Minimum 8 Hours (1 day) contract

£13 per hour plus discretionary service charge

Overtime available depending on business demands