Kitchen Porter

Leonardo Hotel Management (UK) Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Voucher recognition scheme

Talent referral scheme

Wellbeing calendar

Training & progression

Come Join Us Wellbeing

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Porter to be at the heart of our busy kitchen. You’ll support the Head Chef and help keep the service running smoothly in a vibrant hotel team.

You’ll thrive under pressure, take pride in exacting prep areas, and be keen to grow with us through our Learning and Development programs and progression paths across the Leonardo Hotels network.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about your working area and responsibilities.
• Have an eagle eye with keen attention to detail.
• Be comfortable adapting to changing priorities in the kitchen.
• See a future with food and Leonardo Hotels, and aspire to grow with us – we have amazing Learning and Development programs so the sky is the limit!

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
• Maintain clean and organized prep and cooking areas.
• Contribute to a positive, efficient culinary team in a busy hotel environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team player

Passion for kitchen

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo

Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland! As a Kitchen Porter you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you’ll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll love the kitchen environment and thrive under pressure, whilst working as part of a vibrant team to exceed our guests’ expectations.

If you’re our ideal Kitchen Porter, you will:

• Be passionate about your working area and responsibilities
• Have an eagle eye with keen attention to detail
• Be comfortable adapting to changing priorities in the kitchen
• See a future with food and Leonardo Hotels, and aspire to grow with us – we have amazing Learning and Development programs so the sky is the limit!

Some of the perks our Kitchen Porter could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Kitchen Porter? We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality!

We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500.

We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.