Kitchen Porter

Ennismore International Management Limited; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff rates

Biannual socials

Estelleversary gifts

Uniform provided

Onsite seamstresses

Cycle to Work

Pension and life assurance

Perkbox access

28 days holiday

Recommend-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire is seeking a motivated Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team. You will help keep the kitchen clean, safe and hygienic, and ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned to high standards.

The role is paid hourly at £12.74 plus tronc with an approximate OTE of £33,812 per annum on a 45-hour contract; on target earnings include gratuities, service charge, and base salary. Benefits include staff perks and pension options.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Initiative and creative thinking.
• Team player with a positive mindset and charisma.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen clean, safe and hygienic at all times.
• Clean crockery and cooking equipment using provided facilities.
• Ensure all kitchen areas meet the highest cleanliness standards.

Skills

Under pressure

Initiative

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are currently looking for a motivated Kitchen Porter to join our team at Estelle Manor.

The on target earning potential for this role is £33,811.60 per annum based on a 45 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £29,811.60, plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly at £12.74 plus tronc so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

As Kitchen Porter you will help to keep the kitchen running smoothly by ensuring that it is clean, safe and hygienic at all times. Responsible for cleaning all crockery and cooking equipment correctly using the facilities provided. And ensure that all kitchen areas are cleaned to the highest standards at all times.

Who we are looking for?

• Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
• Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.
• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• 50% F&B discounts at all 4 manor restaurants.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Added protection of our pension and life assurance schemes.
• Perkbox - our colleague benefits platform, providing access to a wide range of exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources designed to support you both inside and outside of work.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £4,000 in addition to their annual salary.