Kitchen Porter

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Discounted food & beverage experiences

Discounted spa treatments

Meals on duty

Laundry of uniforms

Social activities and events

Recognition & reward programs

Annual awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Balmoral in Edinburgh on Princes Street is seeking hospitality team members to join our hotel with a minimum 8 hour daily contract. You will deliver high standards of service across shifts and be part of a discreet, guest‑centric team that values local knowledge and exceptional hospitality.

A discretionary service charge applies, with overtime available to meet business needs. Join a renowned collection of luxury properties, benefit from staff discounts across our hotels, meals on duty, and

Qualifications

• Team spirit and trustworthiness.
• High standards in their work.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a can-do attitude.
• Cooperate well with colleagues in own team and across department.
• Tailor their approach to achieve high quality results.

Responsibilities

• Work independently while cooperating with colleagues in own team and across departments.
• Maintain immaculate standards of hygiene, health and safety in the kitchen and storage areas.
• Take pride in your work, ensuring floors and food prep areas are spotless and assisting with deliveries.
• Tailor your approach so that high quality results are achieved.
• Deliver discreet, timely service, knowing the hotel, facilities and local area.
• Take ownership of performing the job well in line with departmental standards.

Skills

Team spirit

High standards

Learning eagerness

Colleague collaboration

Customer-focused approach

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.

• Be able to work independently whilst cooperating well with colleagues in own team and 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 mileBe 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.

• 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.

• 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

to become a valued part of Rocco Forte Hotels, an inspirational place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and a sense of familiar family culture everywhere, combined with the passion, commitment and desire from team members to delight guests and serve one another.