Kitchen Porter

The Alfriston Hotel; Seaford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts for family and friends

Wagestream access

28 days holiday + birthday off

Referral bonus up to £1000

Free team meals on shift

Career development and apprenticeships

Job summary

The Alfriston Hotel, opening soon in East Sussex, seeks a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team. You will uphold high cleanliness standards, assist with kitchen duties and help maintain orderly storage and waste handling.

This role offers a competitive starting salary or hourly rate with generous tronc and opportunities for training and progression. Enjoy staff benefits including discounts across Signet Collection properties, Wagestream access, 28 days’ holiday plus your birthday

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for high standards of guest service.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and storage of kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily kitchen cleaning and waste disposal.
• Support kitchen team and follow instructions from Senior Kitchen/Chef on duty.
• Ensure hygiene and safety rules are followed and documented.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Energetic

Job description

We are looking for a highly professional Kitchen Porterto join our Kitchen team for the very exciting opening of The Alfriston located in East Sussex, which dates back to the 14th century and is the fourth property in the growing Signet Collection.

The newly refurbished Hotel has 38 beautifully redesigned bedrooms and suites, a stunning function room, The 1554 Brasserie, offering views over the front lawn towards the sea and revamped herb and vegetable plots across the hotel gardens. The hotel bar offers more casual dining for guests both in and outdoors, while the Orangery serves breakfast and afternoon tea with views over the rear gardens and the Signet spa includes a steam room, sauna, outdoor swimming pool and three treatment rooms.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - dinners for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 3.

You will:

• Have a passion for offering standards of excellence to our guests.
• Have impeccable standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Have bags of energy, a passion for life and the desire to be the best.
• Enjoy working in a fast paced and energetic workplace.
• Undertake all duties as directed by the Senior Kitchen/Chef on duty to ensure the cleanliness and correct storage of the Kitchen and its equipment.
• Ensure you adhere to, and follow precisely, weekly and monthly cleaning duties’ lists as directed by Senior Kitchen/Chef on duty.
• Ensure that all company rules and regulations relating to Hygiene, Health and Safety are being strictly adhered to and recorded correctly.
• Understand HACCP before using any chemicals or cleaning substances.
• Assist with deliveries into the Kitchen, storing items as necessary.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with procedure, ensuring bin areas and storage areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure floors are cleaned at appropriate intervals during the day.
• Ensure that all company rules and regulations relating to Hygiene, Health and Safety are being followed.
• To ensure waste disposal area is cleaned as scheduled and according to company policy
• Be a team player and have experience in a similar role.

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, an