Kitchen Porter

Bovey Castle, Devon; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bovey Castle is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their award-winning team. This key role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards in the kitchen, supporting chefs with various tasks, and ensuring overall hygiene is upheld. The position offers a supportive work environment with numerous employee wellbeing initiatives and generous time off.

Benefits

31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service

Monthly tips shared among staff

Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers

Access to wellbeing resources and fitness videos

Health & wellness plans including 24/7 GP access

Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options

Discounted stays, spa treatments, and leisure at properties

Employee reward and recognition platform

Support for financial, mental, and physical wellbeing

Free parking, meals on duty, and uniform provided

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Oversee pot washing and general cleaning duties.
• Support chefs in various tasks to maintain food standards.

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** We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25, rated as a Top 30 Best Place to Work in Hospitality 2024 by The Caterer, and recently crowned Best Employer at the Springboard Awards for Excellence**

**Bovey Castle has been awarded LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR (2024) byDevon Tourism**

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 both 2023 and 2024!)—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 valueyourinput.
• 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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