Kitchen Porter

IHG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Free meals on duty

Employee discounts

Wagestream access

Job summary

Kimpton Fitzroy London is seeking a Full-Time Kitchen Porter to join our luxury hotel in Central London. You will help keep the kitchen running smoothly, ensuring cleanliness, stock and readiness for service.

We offer a 40-hour week across varied shifts, with benefits and opportunities within the IHG Hotels & Resorts family. Prior Kitchen Porter or prep chef experience is preferred, and we welcome authentic personalities to join our hospitality team.

Qualifications

• A warm and authentic personality
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Punctual, reliable and a team player
• Availability to work 40 hours per week across shifts including evenings and weekends
• Experience as Kitchen Porter or Prep Chef preferred

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Keeping kitchen areas clean and tidy
• Assisting with basic food preparation when required
• Unloading deliveries and organising stock
• Following health and safety regulations

Job description

At Kimpton Fitzroy London we are looking for a Full-Time Kitchen Porter to join our luxury hotel in Central London

A “London Hotel Like No Other,” Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today: From the outside, this landmark building, which occupies the eastern side of Bloomsbury’s Russell Square, looks every bit the part of grande dame. Inside, though, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while. Want to be part of this Lifestyle Luxury property?

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll be 100% you, bringing your authentic personality to everything you do; be the ultimate host, confidently leading yourself and making creative decisions that elevate every interaction; and spark joy, using every tool available to craft meaningful and memorable experiences.

You’ll play a key role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly. You’ll support the chefs by ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and stocked with essential equipment and ingredients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment

• Keeping kitchen areas clean and tidy

• Assisting with basic food preparation when required

• Unloading deliveries and organising stock

• Following all health and safety regulations

What We’re Looking For:

• A warm and authentic personality, with a can-do attitude and commitment to service

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.

• Punctual, reliable, and a team player

• Availability to work 40 hours per week across a variety of shifts including evenings and weekend.

• Experience working as a Kitchen Porter or as Prep Chef would be preferred.

We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 21 brands worldwide - which means global opportunities! Our Kitchen Porter enjoys a range of benefits including:

• £14.42 per hour (£29,993.60 full time equivalent per annum) plus great IHG perks!

• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)

• Access to Wagestream a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.

• Free meals whilst on duty prepare by skilled chefs!

• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts

• Food and Beverage discounts at the delicious Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie

• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping, and experiences through our portal!

• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders

• Regular sporting and social events

• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?