Kitchen Porter

Hand Picked Hotels Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 27,552,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13 per hour starting rate

Service charge

Uniform and meals on shift

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Company pension

Holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hand Picked Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Porter for Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa in Daventry. You will join a vibrant kitchen team, maintain high hygiene standards, assist with dishwashing and equipment care, and support chefs to ensure a seamless dining experience.

The role is full-time (30 hours/week) across 5 days, with weekends on a rota. The starting rate is £13 per hour plus service charge and colleague benefits, with opportunities for career development in luxury hospitality.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic with a positive attitude and strong team ethos.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Demonstrates attention to cleanliness and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain immaculate hygiene standards across all kitchen areas, including dishwashing and cleaning of equipment.
• Keep back-of-house areas organised and well-presented; ensure utensils and service items are clean and ready for use.
• Assist with basic food preparation when required and monitor waste disposal.
• Support stock organisation and deliveries; contribute to overall kitchen efficiency.
• This is a full-time role, 30 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including weekends on a rota.

Skills

Strong team ethic

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

Hand Picked Hotels

Kitchen Porter –Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Salary: Starting at £13 per hour + service charge + excellent colleague benefits
Job Type: 30 Hours | Permanent | 5 days out of 7

Come and join our Team...

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.

Join the team at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, a quintessential English retreat where centuries-old charm meets state-of-the-art wellness.

Here, you’ll be part of a warm and welcoming team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences - from indulgent spa breaks to award-winning dining at Cedar, our renowned 3 Rosette restaurant.

As a member of our team, you will help create unforgettable moments for guests as they explore our tranquil parkland, celebrate special events, and enjoy our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.

What will the role involve?

The role of Kitchen Porter at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa is essential in supporting the delivery of an exceptional dining experience by ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen brigade, the Kitchen Porter plays a key role in maintaining a smooth day-to-day kitchen operation.

As Kitchen Porter, your responsibilities will centre around maintaining immaculate hygiene standards across all kitchen areas, including dishwashing, cleaning of equipment, and ensuring all back-of-house areas are organised and well-presented. You will support chefs by ensuring that equipment, utensils, and service items are clean, available, and ready for use at all times.

The role also involves assisting with basic food preparation when required, monitoring waste disposal, adhering to strict health and safety and food hygiene regulations, and supporting stock organisation and deliveries. You will contribute to the overall efficiency of the kitchen, helping the team deliver a seamless service while upholding the hotel’s standards of excellence in luxury hospitality.

This is a full-time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 30 hours per week, which may vary depending on business.

Flexible working hours can be accommodated where possible.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £13 with incremental pay reviews based on recognition of commitment and performance, plus a share of service charge.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.
• Ongoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
• Uniform and meals on shift provided.
• Free onsite parking (where applicable).
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.
• Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
• Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.
• Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Are you Hand Picked?

• We are looking for reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude and a strong team ethic. We work together to ensure our hotel operates seamlessly, allowing us to deliver a personalised, memorable, and exceptional experience for every guest.
• You may have previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or be looking to begin your career in a professional kitchen environment. A willingness to learn, strong work ethic, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced setting are essential.
• We are seeking individuals who take pride in their work, demonstrate attention to detail, and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. You will be a supportive team player with a proactive approach, helping ensure the kitchen always runs smoothly and efficiently.

Who we are…

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family‑owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.

Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.

Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.