Kitchen Porter

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham; Park Central; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel room discounts

Vouchers for high street shops

Wellbeing calendar

Training programmes and progression

Job summary

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll support the Head Chef with prep, cleanup and hygiene, ensuring a smooth service and a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. We offer ongoing training, opportunities for progression, staff discounts, and wellbeing benefits as part of our supportive Leonardo community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen or food service environment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and follow kitchen procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with prep, washing up and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Support the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and timely food preparation.
• Maintain organised work areas and help with stock rotation and basic plating.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be LeonardoOnce you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!As a Kitchen Porter you’ll be right in the heart of the hotel, so we want you to take pride in everything you’ll be doing to support the Head Chef and keep things running like clockwork. Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! You’ll love the kitchen environment and thrive under pressure, whilst working as part of a vibrant team to exceed our guests’ expectations. If you’re our ideal Kitchen Porter, you will: • Be passionate about your working area and responsibilities • Have an eagle eye with keen attention to detail • Be comfortable adapting to changing priorities in the kitchen • See a future with food and Leonardo Hotels, and aspire to grow with us – we have amazing Learning and Development programs so the sky is the limit! Some of the perks our Kitchen Porter could enjoy include:Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & EuropeCompany-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shopsTalent referral schemeThank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!Wellbeing CalendarOngoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progressionWe’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.Why come join us as a Kitchen Porter?We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!