Kitchen Porter

Bovey Castle, Devon; Highweek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Monthly Tips

Discounts & Perks

Wellbeing Center

Health & Wellness Plans

Sustainable Commuting

Exclusive EHC Perks

The Happy Hub

Genuine Wellbeing Support

Employee Comm’s

Grow with Eden

Family-Friendly Policies

Everyday Essentials

Job summary

Kitchen Porter role at Eden Hotel Collection with live-in available in a very remote location. Offers full-time or part-time contracts with 37.5 hours per week, including overtime pay and varied shifts to fit around personal schedules.

You will support our chefs, maintain high cleanliness standards in the kitchen, operate pot washing machinery, and handle daily cleaning tasks. Join a values-led, award-winning employer with generous benefits and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• As Kitchen Porter, you will be a key member of our kitchen brigade, supporting our chefs in a wide range of tasks to ensure our standards of food excellence are maintained.
• Your main priority will be to ensure high levels of cleanliness in and around the kitchen to ensure everything is kept clean, tidy, safe and hygienic, at all times.
• You will oversee the operation of pot washing machinery, carry out general cleaning including sweeping, mopping, emptying rubbish bins and boxes, moving deliveries into the correct storage areas and ensuring the bin area is kept clean and tidy on a daily basis.
• This role is as important as all of the roles within our kitchen and you will be working within an environment where you and the role are respected for the vital role you play within our kitchen operation.

Job description

We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25 and recently crowned Best Employer at the 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence

Bovey Castle has been awarded LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR (2025/26) by Visit Devon

Please note: our hotel is in a very remote location and is not accessible by public transport. Live in accommodation available.

We offer minimum37.5-hour per week employment contracts,but we understand that everyone’s needs are different. That’s why we’re happy to discuss part-time contracts to fit around your individual schedule.

What We Offer:

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time Contracts tailored to your lifestyle.
• Overtime Pay – you’ll be paid for every hour worked beyond your contracted hours.

Whether you’re seeking a full-time role or looking for part-time work that fits around other commitments, we have different options available.

What you’ll be doing?

As Kitchen Porter, you will be a key member of our kitchen brigade, supporting our chefs in a wide range of tasks to ensure our standards of food excellence are maintained. Your main priority will be to ensure high levels of cleanliness in and around the kitchen to ensure everything is kept clean, tidy, safe and hygienic, at all times.

You will use oversee the operation of pot washing machinery, carry out general cleaning including sweeping, mopping, emptying rubbish bins and boxes, moving deliveries into the correct storage areas and ensuring the bin area is kept clean and tidy on a daily basis.

This role is as important as all of the roles within our kitchen and you will be working within an environment where you and the role are respected for the vital role you play within our kitchen operation.

What’s in it for you?

At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award wins in 2023, 2024 and 2025!)—which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Center: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

We work together to create a truly inclusive workplace, where your voice matters, and real change happens:

• Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that value your input.
• Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond.
• Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.

We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.

Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, including underrepresented groups, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.

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