Kitchen Porter

Watergate Bay Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free surf lessons

Team discounts

Special rates for staff and friends/fm

Treatments at Swim Club

Discounts at restaurants

Wavehunters gear hire

Team social events

Employee helpline

Job summary

Watergate Bay Hotel is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter for a full-time seasonal role starting in August. You will join the CPU Kitchen team, supporting cleanliness, hygiene and back-of-house operations to ensure smooth service during peak periods.

Role involves washing and sanitising equipment, assisting with deliveries and food prep, and helping keep the kitchen space orderly. A team-focused, flexible attitude is essential in a vibrant beachside environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen porter role.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.
• Team-oriented with attention to cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning of kitchen equipment, utensils, floors and surfaces to hotel standards.
• Maintain high personal hygiene and cleanliness in all areas.
• Assist with deliveries and food preparation as required.
• Keep kitchen areas tidy and comply with waste recording procedures.
• Support chefs during service and maintain a safe, organized workspace.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Guest service focus

Calm under pressure

Job description

Kitchen Porter | Watergate Bay Hotel – CPU Kitchen

We’re here to share the joy of Watergate Bay for everyone, now and for the future.

That means doing everything we can to make sure our team, guests and planet stay happy through the moments we create and the impact we have.

Through proper hospitality, active relaxation and thoughtful experiences, we create the time and space for guests and teams to feel their best.

Dedicated, loyal guests who love what we do. A committed team with a shared outlook. A deep, instinctive care for the environment around us. It’s what sets Watergate Bay apart from other hotels and drives us to find extraordinary talent to join us.

Our Seasonal Kitchen Porter role

This is a full-time seasonal position starting in August, supporting us during our busy season.

At Watergate Bay Hotel, a kitchen is more than a place of work – it’s a vibrant, fast-paced environment where teamwork, care, and pride in craft come together. As our Kitchen Porter, you’ll play an essential role at the heart our CPU Kitchen team.

With your dedication, reliability, and eye for detail, you’ll be washing and sanitising equipment to keeping service areas spotless and will ensure our kitchen runs smoothly and remains a space everyone can take pride in.

Beyond keeping things clean and orderly, you’ll support our chefs with food preparation, assist with deliveries, and help wherever needed during service.

In return, you’ll be part of a community that promotes a work-life balance and be immersed into our full Watergate Bay Hotel experience.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Ensuring the cleaning of all kitchen equipment, utensils, floor and working surfaces in the kitchen and adjacent areas, is carried out satisfactorily.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and personal hygiene to the standard required by the hotel and by law.
• Ensuring full refuse bags are removed and replaced promptly, and that full swing bins are removed and replaced immediately, clearing any spillages.
• Cleaning the floor area daily and at our Head Chef’s discretion.
• Sweeping and cleaning the corridors and passageways throughout the kitchen.
• Washing crockery, cutlery and ensure that work surfaces are clean and tidy.
• Cleaning all pots in the pot wash area, and to maintain cleanliness of the area.
• Helping with any preparation needed for daily service
• Maintaining an organised, clean and safe workplace, not only for yourself but also for those around.
• Correctly recording all waste in the appropriate method – no member of staff is to remove any item without first checking with a supervisor and completing the kitchen wastage book.

What we’re looking for

• A flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• Interest and passion for the food industry
• Previous experience within a similar role
• A team-player mindset
• Guest service focus with attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A genuine care about our team and our wider environment

What we can offer in return

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking beaches
• A welcoming team, eager to support and encourage each other
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
• Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends and family at: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living Space Restaurants.
• Team discount at our Cubs coffeeshops
• Team discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
• Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our exceptional working environment – one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and a positive culture where everyone is heard and supported, always.

Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to help create something that really matters. Now and for generations to come.