Kitchen Porter

The Shepherd Mayfair; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

28 days holiday

Benefits portal

Employee Assistance Line

Wagestream access

Referral bonus

Training & progression opportunities

Job summary

The Shepherd Mayfair in London is seeking a hard-working Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team. You will handle general cleaning duties, operate pot-washing machinery, and help deliver an excellent guest experience while maintaining cleanliness and Health & Safety standards.

No previous experience is required, and you’ll develop within a talented team. We offer 28 days holiday, hotel discounts, employee assistance, Wagestream access, and a referral bonus for bringing new teammates on

Qualifications

• Team player who communicates well with other colleagues.
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
• Can do attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• To be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach.
• The ability to work on your own or within a team.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning duties in the kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Oversee the operation of pot-washing machinery and keep areas tidy.
• Help deliver an excellent guest experience while observing Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Team player

Punctual

Reliable

Can do attitude

Flexible

Job description

Salary: £27,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Town: London

Nestled amongst the timeless Georgian townhouses and luxury boutiques of Mayfair, The Shepherd Mayfair will be perfectly located on the western edge of Shepherd’s Market, moments from iconic landmarks like Park Lane, Hyde Park, Green Park, and Knightsbridge, and within walking distance of Piccadilly. It offers guests a unique entryway into London’s most prestigious neighbourhood.

Designed as a modern “lifestyle mansion”, The Shepherd Mayfair is envisioned to feel like a natural part of Mayfair’s history, as if it has always belonged. This blend of contemporary luxury and authentic charm creates a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a true connection to the neighbourhood. Every element of the hotel reflects this rich heritage, while maintaining a modern, understated elegance.

The hotel’s 82 beautifully crafted rooms and suites and three F&B outlets offer a refined yet relaxed ambiance, with a thoughtful nod to British classic design. Playful touches complement sophisticated details, delivering a personalised experience for today’s discerning travellers. Each room exudes warmth and comfort, ensuring guests feel at home in one of London’s most iconic districts.

We are looking for a hard-working, proactive and passionate Kitchen Porter to join our Truly Talented kitchen team!

No previous experience is required - if you are passionate & looking to develop within a truly talented team,

What we offer

• £27,000 per annum
• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels ‐ colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B;
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days;
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing;
• Use of Wagestream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay;
• Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service;
• A growing team with great training, progression, and promotion opportunities;
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire;
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20-year rewards and more!

Your role

You will be a key member of our kitchen team. You will be responsible for general cleaning duties and oversee the operation of pot-washing machinery, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, and help deliver an excellent guest experience while ensuring back-of-house areas are clean and Health & Safety guidelines are observed.

You’ll work in a busy and hardworking team environment, where you’ll continually learn and develop.

The core skills and experience required to succeed

• Team player who communicates well with other colleagues
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Can do attitude and ability to work under pressure
• To be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach
• The ability to work on your own or within a team

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.

Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Axiom Hospitality and The Shepherd Mayfair.

Opportunities for all

At Axiom Hospitality, we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast-growing hospitality company with global aspirations. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

At Axiom Hospitality, we are making efforts to reduce our carbon, energy, water and waste footprint. We strive to be ethical in all we do and want to be a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for our people, our communities and our planet. Working closely with our Hotel Owners, we are committed to the journey to sustainability. In addition, we are working to reduce our hotels’ impact on the environment through internationally recognised eco-label certification.

Our hotels strive to be active members of their local communities by giving back where they can. Supporting local charities is important to our teams, from volunteering at soup kitchens to collecting donations and fundraising. Our hotels aim to leave a positive impact on their neighbourhoods. At Axiom Hospitality, we are working closely with our stakeholders to support our social impact commitment. Caring about people extends outside our business and is part of our DNA.