Kitchen Porter, Hotel Du Vin

Hotel Du Vin; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hospitality group in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and staff areas. This role offers flexible hours and opportunities for internal progression into Chef roles, while being part of a supportive team. Candidates will enjoy competitive pay and various employee benefits like apprenticeships and discounts.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining bills

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Responsible for the general cleanliness of the kitchen and staff areas.
• Assist the kitchen brigade by ensuring high cleanliness levels.
• Manage the pot and plate wash areas.

Responsibilities

• Join the kitchen team and learn kitchen operations from the ground up.
• Participate in internal development and progression opportunities.
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Skills

General cleanliness

Assisting kitchen brigade

Job description

Kitchen Porter, Hotel du Vin. Employment: up to 13.50 per hour inclusive of tronc, 30 hours per week, permanent and flexible. Location: Edinburgh. Immediate Starts available.

You scrub up well… responsible for the general cleanliness of the kitchen and staff areas. Kitchen Porters will be required to assist the kitchen brigade by ensuring that the kitchen is maintained at a high level of cleanliness at all times as well as manage the pot and plate wash areas. It can be a demanding job but the rewards are worth it.

This is a great opportunity to join the kitchen team learning the ropes and how the kitchen operates from the ground up. Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of. We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Chef role – we actively encourage internal development and progression, and offer Apprenticeships to dedicated employees. Onwards and upwards

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone in the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on projects year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.