Kitchen Porter (Flexible)

Aimbridge; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Subsidised meals on duty

Paid breaks

Annual wellbeing allowance

Holiday entitlement (pro rata)

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Wagestream access

Employee assistance programme

Annual salary reviews

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is hiring a Hotel Kitchen Porter in Birmingham. The role focuses on keeping kitchen areas clean, washing dishes, and maintaining stock for smooth service, within a vibrant hospitality environment.

You’ll work closely with kitchen and service teams, follow health and safety guidelines, and contribute to a positive guest experience. The role offers development opportunities within a global hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail: ensure cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas.
• Strong communication with kitchen and service teams.
• Ability to work well in a team and stay positive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes and cleaning kitchen equipment to high standards.
• Maintaining stock levels and assisting with service preparation.
• Following health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
• Supporting colleagues to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Teamwork

Job description

Aloft Hotels are designed for global travellers who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression. This is a place where travel creates possibilities, where style is necessary, connectivity keeps up with you, social scenes are vibrant, and the only direction is forward. This is Aloft Hotels.

The Eastside Rooms is a unique environment that combines the innovation of the future with Birmingham’s iconic heritage. Think stylish with a touch of cool. Professional with a touch of fun. We’re all about creating exceptional experiences. Couple attention to detail with a distinctive attitude for creating spectacular memories and you have the perfect combination of skills to enhance any occasion. Traditional, yet contemporary. This is The Eastside Rooms.

Aloft Birmingham Eastside & The Eastside Rooms is a Disability Confident Employer.

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our people first approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

We want our team to have a work life balance that works both for them and the business. Please feel free to talk to us at the interview stage about the flexibility you need and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

As part of the Eastside team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include:

• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Subsidised meals on duty
• Paid breaks
• Financial contribution towards childcare up to age 12, from day 1 of employment
• Annual wellbeing allowance up to £500
• A minimum of 30 days holiday (pro rata for part time and condensed hours working patterns)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Holiday purchase scheme and Cycle to work scheme.
• Wagestream - stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Company sick pay - giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
• Annual reviews for salary and employee benefits
• A genuine commitment to your personal and professional growth through our excellent Learning & Development offerings
• Regular recognition of your contribution, including team appreciation days and events, quarterly and annual awards and on the spot rewards via our online recognition platform

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, please feel free to reach out to our HR team by phone [phone]) or email

A day in the life of

As a hotel and venue kitchen porter, you'll be a vital member of the kitchen staff, responsible for keeping the kitchen areas clean and hygienic. This role involves a range of duties, including washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, removing rubbish and maintaining stock levels in the kitchen ready to support with service. Kitchen porters must follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. To excel in this role, you must have good communication skills, be able to work well in a team, and possess physical stamina to work in a fast paced, busy environment.

What do we need from you?

• Attention to detail: You'll need to be detail-oriented and have the ability to notice even the smallest of imperfections or areas that need cleaning, ensuring that all kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces are clean and free from dirt, grease, and other contaminants.

• Good communication skills: You'll be able to communicate effectively with kitchen staff and other team members and able to take instructions and ask questions when necessary to ensure a smooth workflow.

• Ability to work in a team environment: You must be able to work well in a team environment and be willing to help other team members as needed. you'll have a positive attitude and be able to work under pressure.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone 'A Place to Grow'