Kitchen Porter

De Vere Ltd.; Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel estate in Old Windsor is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and support culinary operations. Ideal candidates will have a flexible attitude and some experience in cleaning or physical roles. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, numerous benefits, and opportunities for career development. Join a supportive team focused on providing excellent service to guests.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary gym access

Annual 2-night stay reward

28 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning or physical role is appreciated.
• Punctuality and good attendance are essential.
• Must share company values related to teamwork and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Support the kitchen team by assisting with basic food preparation.
• Work various shifts including earlies, lates, and weekends.

Skills

Flexible can-do attitude

Cleaning experience

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Job description

De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.

Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Are you dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness?

Become a valued member of our team at De Vere as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy some excellent benefits including free meals on duty, free use of our gym facilities, complimentary hotel stays every year and access to your wages whenever you need it!

As a Kitchen Porter you will be an essential member of our back‑of‑house team working at the heart of the Hotel, to support the Kitchen team. You will maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas and attention to detail will be at the heart of what you do.

For those interested in developing their culinary skills, you will be able to learn from and support the Chefs with basic food preparation with access to training & development, although this aspect of the role is not essential.

This role involves a mixture of shifts including earlies, lates and weekends on a rota basis.

What we look for in a Kitchen Porter:

• A flexible can‑do attitude and someone who takes pride in their work
• Cleaning experience or experience in a similarly physical role
• Punctuality and good levels of attendance
• Most of all, you will share our values which include fostering valued relationships, having a genuine approach and paying attention to every detail

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Kitchen Porter.

• £12.32 per hour
• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.